Section 22-4617 – Same; designation in case number

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Kansas

In all criminal cases, when a complaint is filed charging a defendant with commission of any crime whereby the underlying factual basis includes an act of domestic violence, as defined in K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 21-5111, and amendments thereto, the court may place a “DV” designation in the unique identifying case number assigned to such case. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the courts of this state from adopting a system of case designation deemed by the courts to be beneficial to the efficient administration of justice.

K.S.A. 22-4617

Amended by L. 2011, ch. 30,§ 142, eff. 7/1/2011.
Added by L. 2010, ch. 101,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.