Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 61-3805

  • 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.

The time stated in the summons requiring the defendant to appear in response to the petition shall be determined by the court. Such time shall be not less than three nor more than 14 days after the date the summons is issued.