13-623. History: L. 1903, ch. 122, § 118; L. 1905, ch. 110, § 3; R.S. 1923, § 13-623; Repealed, L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4702; April 1, 1974. Source or prior law: L. 1874, ch. 46, § 59; L. 1881, ch. 37, § 71; L. 1885, ch. 98, § 9. Cross References to Related Sections: Later act, see 12-4212, 12-4213. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Arrest without warrant illegal unless officer sees offense committed. In re Kellam, Petitioner, 55 Kan. 700, 701, 41 P. 960. 2. Objection to legality of arrest waived after trial on merits. Topeka v. Kersch, 70 Kan. 840, 841, 79 P. 681, 80 P. 29. 3. Policeman holds an "office"; not subject to civil-service law. Haney v. Cofran, 94 Kan. 332, 334, 146 P. 1027. Modified: 95 Kan. 335, 148 P. 640. 4. Arrest by police; case pending; not released under habeas corpus. In re Miller, 97 Kan. 809, 156 P. 783. 5. Arrest upon view; complaint filed; not released on habeas corpus. In re Miller, 97 Kan. 809, 813, 156 P. 783. 6. Application of writ of habeas corpus considered. In re Miller, 97 Kan. 809, 156 P. 783. 7. Section cited in considering prosecution for killing officer. State v. Bowen, 118 Kan. 31, 234 P. 46. 8. Execution of appearance bond or appeal recognizance waives defects in complaint and process. City of Wichita v. Hibbs, 158 Kan. 185, 187, 146 P.2d 397. 9. Arrest on view without process proper hereunder. Welch v. Shepherd, 169 Kan. 363, 367, 219 P.2d 444. 10. Cited in holding arrest and search of speeding defendant proper; counterfeit coin found in automobile. United States v. Bourassa, 411 F.2d 69, 71, 72. 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