Kansas Statutes 21-5906. Criminal disclosure of a warrant
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 21-5906
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(a) Criminal disclosure of a warrant is recklessly making public in any way, prior to the execution of such warrant the:
(1) Fact that a search warrant or warrant for arrest has been applied for or issued; or
(2) contents of the affidavit or testimony on which such warrant is based.
(b) Criminal disclosure of a warrant is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.
(c) Criminal disclosure of a warrant shall not apply:
(1) When disclosure of the warrant is made at the request of a law enforcement officer for the purpose of assisting in the execution of such warrant;
(2) to personnel of a law enforcement agency disclosing a warrant:
(A) For the purpose of encouraging the person named in the warrant to voluntarily surrender; or
(B) issued in a case involving the abduction of a child unless such disclosure is specifically prohibited by the court issuing such warrant.