Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 19-4713

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Complaint: means a sworn written statement, or a written statement by a law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer, of the essential facts constituting a violation of a county code or resolution. See Kansas Statutes 19-4708
  • Notice to appear: is a written notice to a person accused by a complaint of having violated a county code or resolution to appear at a stated time and place to answer to the charge of the complaint. See Kansas Statutes 19-4708

In all cases a complaint and notice to appear may be made in the form of the uniform complaint and notice to appear which shall be deemed sufficient if in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the judicial council.