20-312. History: L. 1927, ch. 177, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 131, § 1; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Failure of bailiff to take proper oath and other improper actions held reversible error. State v. Palmer, 173 Kan. 560, 568, 571, 251 P.2d 225. 2. Where no injury results, failure to give bailiff oath not reversible error. Laughlin Motors v. Universal C.I.T. Credit Corp., 173 Kan. 600, 609, 251 P.2d 857. 3. Bailiff improperly sworn; accused not prejudiced thereby; no error. State v. Noble, 175 Kan. 398, 399, 402, 403, 264 P.2d 479. 4. Contention bailiff not sworn and instructed as required not supported by record. State v. Barnes, 202 Kan. 21, 24, 446 P.2d 774. 5. Excusing of jurors is judicial function; should not be delegated to or exercised by bailiff. State v. Clift, 202 Kan. 512, 513, 449 P.2d 1006. 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