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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 60-301

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

On the filing of a petition, the clerk must promptly issue a summons for service on each defendant in accordance with Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-303, and amendments thereto. On written request the clerk must promptly issue a separate or additional summons. A summons must be served with a copy of the petition.