Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 22-3306

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

The secretary of social and rehabilitation services shall convene a task force to study current programs and laws for alleged offenders with disabilities that render such offenders potentially incompetent to stand trial, but who do not meet the criteria for involuntary commitment under Kansas law. The task force shall review and make recommendations on the adequacy of Kansas programs and services, and current Kansas law, in protecting public safety and in providing services and support to such alleged offenders. The secretary shall report to the judiciary committee during the 2001 interim and shall make a final report* including programmatic and statutory recommendations to the 2002 legislature.