19-4718. Appearance of accused person. (a) The judge may compel the appearance of an accused person. Upon verified application of the attorney prosecuting any complaint or upon a finding of cause by the court that any accused person has or will fail to appear on any summons and notice to appear, the judge may:
(1) Issue an order to appear in the manner provided in K.S.A. 19-4715, and amendments thereto, for notices to appear, which shall then be punishable by a contempt citation should the person fail to comply with the order;
(2) order the posting of an appearance bond in the manner provided under K.S.A. 12-4301 et seq., and amendments thereto; or
(3) issue a bench warrant compelling the appearance of the accused person before the court.
(b) In addition to the procedures provided in K.S.A. 19-4716, and amendments thereto, the judge, upon request, may permit appearance, pleas and satisfaction of the judgment and sentence of the court by counsel or by mail.
History: L. 1988, ch. 102, § 22; L. 1992, ch. 83, § 1; April 23.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers
Article 47 - Code For The Enforcement Of County Codes And Resolutions
19-4703 Intent; construction; procedure not provided for.
19-4704 District court; jurisdiction.
19-4705 Presiding judge; compensation.
19-4706 Prosecution of actions.
19-4707 Cost of enforcement; assessment; disposition.
19-4709 Commencement of prosecution.
19-4710 Complaint; sufficiency.
19-4711 Service of complaint and notice to appear.
19-4712 Notice to appear; contents; sufficiency.
19-4713 Uniform complaint and notice to appear; sufficiency.
19-4714 Notice to appear; when used.
19-4715 Same; service; procedure; verification, sufficiency.
19-4715a Electronic citations.
19-4718 Appearance of accused person.
19-4721 Pleas; refusal to plead.
19-4722 Procedure upon plea of guilty.
19-4723 Criminal procedure code, applicable; motions.
19-4725 Discovery; depositions.
19-4726 Subpoenas; witnesses' expenses; abuse of subpoenas.
19-4727 Plea of not guilty; trial; time; continuance.
19-4729 Same; order of presentation.
19-4731 Amendments to complaint.
19-4732 Joinder of two or more accused persons.
19-4734 Judgment entered on docket.
19-4735 Fine; statement of amount and manner of payment; failure to pay.