Kansas Statutes 22-4617. Designation as domestic violence offense in case number
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 22-4617
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
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 Kan. Stat. Ann. § 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.