Testimony reduced to writing

22-2904. Testimony reduced to writing. The magistrate may cause a record of the proceedings to be made and should do so when requested by the prosecuting attorney or the defendant or his counsel at least 48 hours prior to the time set for preliminary examination. The cost of preparation of such record shall be paid by the party requesting it. If neither party requests the record or the request is made by an indigent defendant, such costs shall be paid from the general fund of the county and taxed as costs in the case. History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-2904; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 62-617, 62-805. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Indigent's right to a transcript of record, 20 K.L.R. 745, 752, 766 (1972). Attorney General's Opinions: Aid to indigent defendants; payment of costs of preliminary hearing transcript. 79-18. Costs in criminal cases; liability for costs. 79-37. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Transcript of preliminary examination found not "necessary" under K.S.A. 22-4509 for defendant to present his defense under circumstances. State v. Kelley, 209 Kan. 699, 702, 498 P.2d 87. 2. Guidelines for furnishing of transcripts of preliminary examinations stated. State v. Hornbeak, 221 Kan. 397, 401, 559 P.2d 385. 3. Denial of K.S.A. 60-1507 motion; discretionary to make record of preliminary hearing unless requested by either party; lack thereof not constitutional error under facts. Jones v. State, 3 Kan. App. 2d 578, 582, 601 P.2d 1135. 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