12-4303. Failure to appear. In the event the accused person fails to appear at the time designated in the appearance bond, or at any subsequent time to which the appearance has been continued, the municipal judge shall declare the bond forfeited, except that, if it appears to the court that justice does not require the enforcement of the forfeiture, the court may set the same aside upon such conditions as the court may impose. Where the forfeiture of a bond has become final, the court shall direct the application of the funds or that suitable action be instituted for the collection from the sureties thereon or from the accused person.
History: L. 1973, ch. 61, ยง 12-4303; April 1, 1974.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities
Article 43 - Code For Municipal Courts; Appearance And Conditions Of Release
12-4301 Appearance bonds; methods of securing appearance; driver's license as security, penalty.
12-4302 Personal recognizance.
12-4304 Appearance bond; posting; form.
12-4306 Traffic violations; failure to appear, service of warrant and collection of bond.