Kansas Statutes 19-4718. Appearance of accused person
(a) The judge may compel the appearance of an accused person. Upon verified application of the attorney prosecuting any complaint or upon a finding of cause by the court that any accused person has or will fail to appear on any summons and notice to appear, the judge may:
(1) Issue an order to appear in the manner provided in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 19-4715, and amendments thereto, for notices to appear, which shall then be punishable by a contempt citation should the person fail to comply with the order;
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 19-4718
- Accused person: means a person, corporation or other legal entity accused by a complaint of the violation of a county code or resolution. See Kansas Statutes 19-4708
- Notice to appear: is a written notice to a person accused by a complaint of having violated a county code or resolution to appear at a stated time and place to answer to the charge of the complaint. See Kansas Statutes 19-4708
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Warrant: is a written order made by a judge directed to any law enforcement officer, commanding the officer to arrest the person named or described in it. See Kansas Statutes 19-4708
(2) order the posting of an appearance bond in the manner provided under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-4301 et seq., and amendments thereto; or
(3) issue a bench warrant compelling the appearance of the accused person before the court.
(b) In addition to the procedures provided in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 19-4716, and amendments thereto, the judge, upon request, may permit appearance, pleas and satisfaction of the judgment and sentence of the court by counsel or by mail.