Pleas; failure to appear

12-4406. Pleas; failure to appear. (a) A plea of guilty is an admission of the charge and every material fact alleged therein. (b) A plea of no contest is a formal declaration that the accused person does not contest the charge. When such a plea is entered, a finding of guilty may be adjudged thereon. The plea cannot be used against the accused person as an admission in any other action based on the same act. (c) A plea of not guilty denies and puts into issue every material fact alleged in the charge. (d) If the accused person refuses to plead, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty. (e) If the accused person fails to appear, the court shall declare the appearance bond to be forfeited and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused person. History: L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4406; April 1, 1974. Cross References to Related Sections: See similar provisions in code of criminal procedure, 22-3209, 22-3210. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "A Comment on Kansas' New 'Drunk Driving' Law," Joseph Brian Cox and Donald G. Strole, 51 J.K.B.A. 230, 239 (1982). Attorney General's Opinions: Municipal courts; traffic violations; failure to appear. 84-43. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026