22-3007. Duty of prosecuting attorney. (a) In the case of grand juries impaneled pursuant to subsection (a) or (c) of K.S.A. 22-3001, and amendments thereto, the prosecuting attorney shall:
(1) When requested by any grand jury, attend sessions thereof for the purpose of examining witnesses or giving the grand jury advice upon any legal matter; and
(2) upon such attorney's request, be permitted to appear before the grand jury for the purpose of giving information relative to any matter cognizable by the grand jury, and may be permitted to interrogate witnesses if the grand jury deems it necessary.
(b) In the case of grand juries impaneled pursuant to subsection (b) of K.S.A. 22-3001, and amendments thereto, the prosecuting attorney shall:
(1) Attend all sessions thereof and inform the grand jury of all offenses liable to indictment and evidence of which will be presented to them for consideration;
(2) present witnesses and examine such witnesses on all matters to be considered by the grand jury; and
(3) give the grand jury advice upon all questions related to the proper discharge of their duties.
History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-3007; L. 2013, ch. 85, § 8; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 22 - Criminal Procedure
22-3001 Grand juries; summoning; petition; jury instructions; membership; quorum.
22-3002 Objections; second drawing.
22-3004 Presiding juror and deputy presiding juror.
22-3006 Compensation; recording methods; employees.
22-3007 Duty of prosecuting attorney.
22-3011 Indictment, procedure; request that attorney general prosecute.
22-3012 Secrecy of proceedings and disclosure.