Pleas; refusal to plead

19-4721. Pleas; refusal to plead. (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. History: L. 1988, ch. 102, § 25; April 21. 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