Summary
In Kansas, hotel clerks are generally not required to provide guest information to law enforcement without a warrant, as protected by the 4th Amendment against unreasonable searches and seizures. There is no specific Kansas statute addressing this, but the general principle is to protect guest privacy unless exigent circumstances exist. If law enforcement requests information without a warrant, you have the right to refuse and request a warrant. Intimidation tactics by law enforcement should be reported.Full Conversation
In the state of Kansas if a police officer walks into a hotel and asks a front desk clerk for the name of a person staying in a certain hotel room does the front desk person have to give that information? Or is that considered invasion of privacy under the 4th amendment
Hi ****! In Kansas, whether a hotel clerk must provide guest information to law enforcement without a warrant can be complex. Generally:
- 4th Amendment: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Guest Privacy: Hotels usually have policies to protect guest privacy.
- Warrant Requirement: Police often need a warrant or exigent circumstances.
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Is there a specific Kansas law or Kansas statute that supports this information
Hi ****! In Kansas, there isn't a specific statute that directly addresses hotel guest information and police requests. However, the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides broad protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Kansas courts generally follow the principles set by the 4th Amendment.
Would you like to know more about how this applies in specific situations?
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****, could you provide more details about the specific situation you're referring to? This will help me give you more precise information.
I had somebody call me from the law enforcement center and asked me if I could give them some information. I asked him what information they were wanting. And the girl identified herself as ashley. She said she was with the McPherson police department. And she asked if I could give her the last name of the person staying in room *? I told her I could not give out that information she asked my name and then we ended the phone call
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****, in your situation, you did the right thing by not giving out the guest's information. The 4th Amendment generally requires law enforcement to have a warrant for such information unless there are exigent circumstances.
Would you like more guidance on how to handle similar requests in the future?
A half an hour later a sheriff's deputy came to my hotel and advised me that he thought it would be a good idea if I cooperated so he did not have to put my name on it affidavit in regards to that situation. However I know that I did not do anything wrong
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****, it sounds like a challenging situation. Here are a few points to consider:
- The deputy's request without a warrant could be seen as overstepping.
- You have the right to request a warrant before providing any information.
- Intimidation tactics should be reported.
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