§ 21-1801 Prohibition of prize fighting and wrestling matches; exceptions; penalties
§ 21-1802 Procedure upon arrest of person about to commit offense; inquiry; bond of accused
§ 21-1803 Duty of officers when offense about to be committed under K.S.A. 21-1801; penalty for failure
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 21 > Article 18 - Prize Fights and Wrestling Matches

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201