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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 38-2327

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

An action under this code shall be commenced by filing a verified complaint with the court and the issuance of process on the complaint. It shall be the duty of each county or district attorney to prepare and file the complaint alleging a juvenile to be a juvenile offender and to prosecute the case.