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KSA 022-023-0001 – Commencement of prosecution | Kansas Law

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KSA 022-023-0001 – Commencement of prosecution

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 022-023-0001

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22-2301.Commencement of prosecution.(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, a prosecution shall be commenced by filing a complaint with a magistrate. A copy of the complaint shall forthwith be supplied to the county attorney of the county and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the defendant or said defendant's attorney upon request. (2) A judge of the district court may in extreme cases, upon affidavits filed with such judge of the commission of a crime, order the county attorney to institute c

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In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Commencement of prosecution law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.