Kansas Statutes 12-4401. Matters before trial
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-4401
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
Every person charged with violation of an ordinance shall receive a copy of the complaint, and shall not be required to plead until he or she shall have had a reasonable time to examine the same, to obtain counsel and to determine his or her plea.