22-2815. Release on recognizance; procedures; criteria. (a) Release on recognizance programs shall consist of initial interviews with persons who are being detained and are, or are to be, charged with crimes, to obtain (1) information about certain basic criteria closely related to the likelihood that the persons will appear in court if released, (2) an objective analysis of such information and (3) submission of such information and analysis to the court regarding those persons who are recommended to be released on their personal recognizance under K.S.A. 22-2802.
(b) Among other criteria, the following basic variables shall be determined for each person interviewed under a release on recognizance program in ascertaining the likelihood that the person will appear in court if released:
(1) Length of residence in the local community;
(2) nature and extent of local family ties;
(3) time in the local area;
(4) stability of employment; and
(5) extent of prior criminal history.
History: L. 1981, ch. 152, ยง 2; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 22 - Criminal Procedure
Article 28 - Conditions Of Release
22-2801 Declaration of purpose.
22-2803 Review of conditions of release; application for modification of conditions of release.
22-2804 Release after conviction.
22-2806 Justification and approval of sureties.
22-2807 Forfeiture of appearance bonds.
22-2809 Surrender of obligor by surety; release of surety.
22-2814 Release on recognizance and supervised release.
22-2815 Release on recognizance; procedures; criteria.
22-2816 Supervised release; eligibility; agreement; elements of program.
22-2817 Release on recognizance and supervised release; powers of court.
22-2818 Traffic violations; failure to appear, service of warrant and collection of bond.