Kansas Statutes 21-5907. Simulating legal process
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 21-5907
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(a) Simulating legal process is:
(1) Distributing to another any document which simulates or purports to be, or is designed to cause others to believe it to be, a summons, petition, complaint or other legal process, with the intent to mislead the recipient and cause the recipient to take action in reliance thereon; or
(2) printing or distributing any such document, knowing that it shall be so used.
(b) Simulating legal process is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
(c) This section shall not apply to the printing or distribution of blank forms of legal documents intended for actual use in judicial proceedings.