Kansas Statutes 59-2983. Applicability to persons in custody on criminal charges
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 59-2983
- Mentally ill person: means a mentally ill person as defined in Kan. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Nothing in this act shall be construed to apply to any person alleged or thought to be a mentally ill person subject to involuntary commitment for care and treatment under this act who is in custody on a criminal charge, except with the consent of either the prosecuting attorney or trial court.