Kansas § 19-4712 - Notice to appear; contents; sufficiency. A notice to appear shall describe the offense charged, shall summon the accused person to appear,
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§ 19-4712. Notice to appear; contents; sufficiency. A notice to appear shall describe the offense charged, shall summon the accused person to appear,
19-4712. Notice to appear; contents; sufficiency. A notice to appear shall describe the offense charged, shall summon the accused person to appear, shall contain a space in which the accused person may agree, in writing, to appear at a time not less than five days after such notice to appear is given, unless the accused person shall demand an earlier hearing. A notice to appear may be signed by a judge, the clerk of the district court, the county counselor, or any law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer.A notice to appear shall be deemed sufficient if in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the judicial council.History: L. 1988, ch. 102, § 16; L. 2006, ch. 62, § 2; July 1.
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