Kansas Statutes 19-4720. Arraignment
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 19-4720
- 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
- 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.
Arraignment shall be conducted in open court by stating to the accused person the substance of the charge and calling upon such person to plead thereto. Arraignment for purposes of accepting plea of not guilty may be accomplished by telephone, mail or appearance by counsel.