Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 61-3001

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Upon the filing of the petition pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions, the clerk of the district court shall issue a summons for service upon each defendant in accordance with this act. Additional summonses may be issued as requested.