Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 19 - GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS COMMISSION
Article 5 - COMPLAINTS
Section 19-5-7 - Probable cause

At the conclusion of a preliminary investigation, the commission shall determine whether probable cause exists for believing the allegations of the complaint. The commission shall give the respondent an opportunity, in person or through counsel, to submit a written statement prior to the determination. If the commission determines that probable cause does exist, the complaint and any amendments thereto shall become a public record and the commission shall fix a time for a hearing in the matter which shall be not more than thirty (30) days after a final determination of probable cause is made. Notice of this determination shall be sent to all parties.