19-717. Prosecuting witness may employ assistant attorney; dismissal of action in such cases, when. That the prosecuting witness in any criminal action or proceeding may, at his own expense, employ an attorney or attorneys to assist the county attorney to perform his duties in any criminal action or proceeding under any of the laws of the state of Kansas, and such attorney or attorneys shall be recognized by the county attorney and court as associate counsel in such action or proceeding, and no prosecution shall be dismissed over the objection of such associate counsel until the reason of the county attorney for such dismissal, together with the objections thereto of such associate counsel, shall have been filed in writing, argued by counsel, and fully considered by the court.
History: L. 1901, ch. 62, ยง 1; March 15; R.S. 1923, 19-717.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers
19-701 County attorney; election, term, bond; qualifications.
19-702 Duties; representation of county hospital not required.
19-703 Same; appearances on behalf of state.
19-704 Same; opinions and advice to county; opinions or advice to county hospital not required.
19-705 Fees, when; representation of adverse interests; holding other office.
19-711 Absence or disability; appointment by court.
19-712 Duplicate receipts for money received.
19-713 Duties in connection with grand jury.
19-714 Measures for conviction of election or license offenders.
19-717 Prosecuting witness may employ assistant attorney; dismissal of action in such cases, when.
19-723 County commissioners authorized to hire additional counsel; when.