Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-4409

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

The municipal judge may grant a continuance of the trial or any hearing upon a showing of good cause, except as set out in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-4501.