In Kansas, attorneys who miss the June 30 CLE completion deadline may continue earning credits after the deadline, but if the Office of Judicial Administration (OJA) determines noncompliance, it issues a certified notice. Attorneys then have 30 days from that notice to provide proof of compliance or request a hearing before potential suspension.
Kansas CLE Grace & Cure Timeline
- June 30: Deadline to complete required CLE credits (12 total, including 2 ethics/professionalism).
- July–August: Attorneys may continue completing CLE courses and reporting credits to the Kansas CLE Commission.
- Early August: The OJA assesses a $75 noncompliance fee for attorneys who appear deficient as of that date.
- Certified noncompliance notice: The OJA sends formal notice to any attorney still appearing noncompliant.
- 30-day cure period: Attorneys have 30 days from the date of the certified notice to submit proof of compliance, pay fees, or request a hearing before the Kansas Supreme Court.
- Failure to respond: If an attorney does not cure or respond within 30 days, suspension proceedings may be initiated.
Key Takeaway
Kansas provides a post-deadline cure process: attorneys can complete CLE after June 30, but once a noncompliance notice is issued, they have 30 days to provide proof of compliance or request a hearing before disciplinary action is taken.