Kansas Statutes 12-4406. Pleas; failure to appear
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-4406
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
(a) A plea of guilty is an admission of the charge and every material fact alleged therein.
(b) A plea of no contest is a formal declaration that the accused person does not contest the charge. When such a plea is entered, a finding of guilty may be adjudged thereon. The plea cannot be used against the accused person as an admission in any other action based on the same act.
(c) A plea of not guilty denies and puts into issue every material fact alleged in the charge.
(d) If the accused person refuses to plead, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.
(e) If the accused person fails to appear, the court shall declare the appearance bond to be forfeited and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused person.