Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 61-3806

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.

A defendant shall either appear in person or by counsel at the time and date set forth in the summons or file on or before such date a written answer. The answer, when filed, shall contain the information as required under subsection (b) of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 61-2904, and amendments thereto.