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Kansas Prosecutor Advocates for Tougher No-Contact Order Violations

2/21/2026

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Key Information: Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, the Jackson County Prosecutor in Kansas City, is working with state lawmakers on Senate Bill 928.
The bill would make violations of no-contact orders a Class A misdemeanor.
An initial proposal to extend investigative holds from 24 to 48 hours was removed.
Prosecutor Melesa Johnson supports the bill's progress and emphasizes the need for more time to gather evidence in domestic violence cases.

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Story summary

Key Information: Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, the Jackson County Prosecutor in Kansas City, is working with state lawmakers on Senate Bill 928.
The bill would make violations of no-contact orders a Class A misdemeanor.
An initial proposal to extend investigative holds from 24 to 48 hours was removed.
Prosecutor Melesa Johnson supports the bill's progress and emphasizes the need for more time to gather evidence in domestic violence cases.