Culpable mental state; exclusions

21-5204. Culpable mental state; exclusions. Proof of a culpable mental state does not require proof: (a) Of knowledge of the existence or constitutionality of the statute under which the accused is prosecuted, or the scope or meaning of the terms used in that statute; or (b) that the accused had knowledge of the age of a minor, even though age is a material element of the crime with which the accused is charged. History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 15; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-3202. 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