Kansas Statutes 48-2917. (KCMJ Art. 61) Waiver or withdrawal of appeal
(a) In each case subject to appellate review under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 48-2922 or subsection (a) of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 48-2924, the accused may file with the convening authority a statement expressly waiving the right of the accused to such review. Such a waiver shall be signed by both the accused and by defense counsel and must be filed within 10 days after the action under subsection (a) of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 48-2916 is served on the accused or on defense counsel. The convening authority or other person taking such action, for good cause, may extend the period for such filing by not more than 30 days.
(b) The accused may withdraw an appeal at any time.
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 48-2917
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
(c) A waiver of the right to appellate review or the withdrawal of an appeal under this section bars review under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 48-2922 or subsection (a) of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 48-2924.