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KSA 022-028-0001 – Declaration of purpose | Kansas Law

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KSA 022-028-0001 – Declaration of purpose

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 022-028-0001

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22-2801.Declaration of purpose.The purpose of this article is to assure that all persons, regardless of their financial status, shall not needlessly be detained pending their appearance to answer charges or to testify, or pending appeal, when detention serves neither the ends of justice nor the public interest. Similarity of purpose of Kansas law and ABA "Minimum Standards" law mentioned in symposium on criminal procedure, Robert L. Looney, 18 K.L.R. 715, 717, 726 (1970). 1. Court did not abus

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