Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 22-3010

  • 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.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).

Prosecuting attorneys, special counsel employed by the grand jury, the witness under examination and such witness’ counsel, interpreters when needed and, for the purpose of taking the evidence, the reporter for the grand jury, may be present while the grand jury is in session, but no person other than the jurors may be present while the grand jury is deliberating or voting.