§ 22-2701 Definitions
§ 22-2702 Fugitives from justice; duty of governor
§ 22-2703 Form of demand
§ 22-2704 Governor may investigate case
§ 22-2705 Extradition of persons imprisoned or awaiting trial in another state or who have left the demanding state under compulsion
§ 22-2706 Persons not present in the demanding state at time of commission of crime
§ 22-2707 Issue of governor’s warrant of arrest; recitals
§ 22-2708 Manner and place of execution
§ 22-2709 Authority of arresting officer
§ 22-2710 Rights of accused person; application for writ of habeas corpus; notice
§ 22-2711 Delivery of person in disobedience of K.S.A. 22-2710; penalty
§ 22-2712 Confinement in jail when necessary
§ 22-2713 Arrest prior to requisition; prisoners in federal facilities, waiver of requirements for extradition
§ 22-2714 Arrest without a warrant
§ 22-2715 Commitment to await requisition; bail
§ 22-2716 Bail; in what cases; conditions of bond
§ 22-2717 Extension of time of commitment; adjournment
§ 22-2718 Forfeiture of bail
§ 22-2719 Persons under criminal prosecution in this state at time of requisition
§ 22-2720 Guilt or innocence of accused; when inquired into
§ 22-2721 Governor may recall warrant or issue alias
§ 22-2722 Fugitives from this state; duty of governor
§ 22-2723 Application for issuance of requisition; by whom made; contents
§ 22-2724 Costs and expenses
§ 22-2725 Immunity from service of process in civil actions
§ 22-2726 Written waiver of extradition proceeding; duty of judge
§ 22-2727 Nonwaiver by this state
§ 22-2728 No right of asylum; no immunity from other criminal prosecutions while in this state
§ 22-2729 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 22-2730 Invalidity of part
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 22 > Article 27 - Uniform Criminal Extradition Act

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • seal: includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed to the paper. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.