Prosecutions in the name of state

22-2104. Prosecutions in the name of state. All prosecutions for violations of the criminal laws of this state shall be in the name of the state of Kansas. History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-2104; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 62-1001. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Collateral Challenges to Criminal Convictions," Keith G. Meyer and Larry W. Yackle, 21 K.L.R. 259, 302, 316 (1973). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Failure to include "State of Kansas" in captions of indictment not fatal defect. State v. Marshall & Brown-Sidorowicz, 2 Kan. App. 2d 182, 191, 192, 577 P.2d 803. 2. Proper for court to refer to trial as State's case and not that of complaining witness. State v. Hanks, 236 Kan. 524, 534, 694 P.2d 407 (1985). 3. Cited in holding attorney hired under K.S.A. 19-717 not special prosecutor under K.S.A. 22-2202(17); cannot appeal dismissal of complaint. State v. Berg, 236 Kan. 562, 565, 694 P.2d 427 (1985). 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