12-4407. Procedure upon plea of guilty. If the accused person pleads guilty, the municipal judge may hear evidence touching on the nature of the case, or otherwise ascertain the facts thereof, and after such hearing, may refuse to accept the plea or may accept the plea, assess the punishment and enter the proper judgment.
History: L. 1973, ch. 61, ยง 12-4407; April 1, 1974.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities
Article 44 - Code For Municipal Courts; Proceedings After Arrest And Prior To Trial
12-4402 Appearance of accused person; action by counsel or by mail.
12-4405 Appointment of counsel, when.
12-4406 Pleas; failure to appear.
12-4407 Procedure upon plea of guilty.
12-4410 Discovery, depositions.
12-4411 Subpoenas; witnesses' expenses; abuse of subpoenas, costs.
12-4413 Municipal court diversion; definitions.
12-4415 Same; factors to consider; when prohibited.
12-4417 Same; condition diversion on plea prohibited; nonadmissible evidence.
12-4418 Failure to fulfill diversion agreement; satisfactory fulfillment; records.
12-4419 Defendants under 21 years, drug and alcohol evaluations.