The order of trial shall be:

(a) Opening statement of prosecution, unless waived;

Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-4503

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(b) evidence by the prosecution;

(c) opening statement of accused person, unless waived;

(d) evidence by the accused person, unless waived;

(e) rebuttal evidence, unless waived; and

(f) closing arguments, unless waived.