Printable Format22-2814. Release on recognizance and supervised release. Each district court may establish, operate and coordinate release on recognizance programs and supervised release programs which provide services to the court and to persons who are, or are to be, charged with crimes. Release on recognizance programs and supervised release programs shall be administered by court services officers and other personnel of the district court. Participation by defendants in such programs shall be on a voluntary basis. Nothing in K.S.A. 22-2814 through 22-2817, and amendments thereto, shall affect the right of any person to seek or obtain release under K.S.A. 22-2802, and amendments thereto, regardless of participation or nonparticipation in release on recognizance programs or supervised release programs.
History: L. 1981, ch. 152, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 112, § 7; July 1.
Revisor's Note:
22-2814 through 22-2817 are reenactments of 22-2810 through 22-2813, which were declared unconstitutionally enacted in 228 K. 136.
Attorney General's Opinions:
Serious traffic offenses; driving while under influence of alcohol; assessment for alcohol and drug safety action program. 82-233.
Release prior to trial; local court rule. 94-25.
Claims arising out of court service officer's use of personal motor vehicle while acting within scope of employment; state liability under tort claims act; reimbursement for additional insurance premiums. 1999-17.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Defendant not required to personally sign journal entry for appearance bond. City of Dodge City v. Ibarra, 35 Kan. App. 2d 643, 645, 133 P.3d 159 (2006).