Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-4412

  • 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.

(a) Any diversion agreement entered into in lieu of further criminal proceedings on a complaint alleging a violation of a city ordinance shall include: (1) The defendant‘s full name; (2) the defendant’s full name at the time the complaint was filed, if different from the defendant’s current name; (3) the defendant’s sex, race and date of birth; (4) the crime with which the defendant is charged; (5) the date the complaint was filed; and (6) the municipal court with which the agreement is filed.

(b) The city attorney shall forward to the Kansas bureau of investigation a copy of a diversion agreement entered into by the city attorney only when required by rules and regulations adopted by the director of the bureau pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 22-4704 and amendments thereto. The copy of the agreement shall be made available upon request to any county, district or city attorney who subsequently considers diversion of the person.

(c) As used in this section, “complaint” includes a citation or notice to appear.