Kansas Statutes 22-2906. Definitions
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 22-2906
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
As used in Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 22-2907 through 22-2911, and amendments thereto:
(a) “District attorney” means district attorney, county attorney or attorney general.
(b) “Complaint” means complaint, indictment or information.
(c) “Diversion” means referral of a defendant in a criminal case to a supervised performance program prior to adjudication.
(d) “Diversion agreement” means the specification of formal terms and conditions which a defendant must fulfill in order to have the charges against him or her dismissed.