21-4626. History: L. 1990, ch. 99, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 185, § 2; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Problem of Implementing a Constitutional System of Capital Punishment," Stephen R. McAllister, 43 K.L.R. 1039, 1067, 1068, 1085 (1995). "Federal Constitutional Requirements Governing Trial, Sentencing and Direct Review in Capital Cases," Stephen McAllister, 64 J.K.B.A. No. 8, 20, 22, 23, 32 (1995). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Burden of proof on aggravating versus mitigating factors examined. State v. Bailey, 251 Kan. 156, 177, 834 P.2d 342 (1992). 2. Proffered evidence insufficient to establish mitigating circumstances. State v. Walker, 252 Kan. 279, 304, 845 P.2d 1 (1993). 3. Whether court erred by failing to find mitigating circumstances in hard 40 sentencing examined. State v. Gideon, 257 Kan. 591, 609, 894 P.2d 850 (1995). 4. Trial court's ruling that aggravating factors outweighed mitigating factors in hard 40 sentence analysis upheld. State v. Hickles, 261 Kan. 74, 90, 929 P.2d 141 (1996). 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