Time of trial

22-3401. Time of trial. All persons charged with crime shall be tried without unnecessary delay. Continuances may be granted to either party for good cause shown. History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-3401; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 62-1301, 62-1414. Cross References to Related Sections: Continuances in civil cases, 60-240. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Criminal Procedure Survey, 55 K.L.R. 797 (2007). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Continuance discretionary; party must show due diligence to procure witness' testimony. State v. Williamson, 210 Kan. 501, 505, 502 P.2d 777. 2. Duty of procuring prompt trial rests upon state; conviction vacated; delay in bringing accused to trial. State v. Higby, 210 Kan. 554, 555, 558, 502 P.2d 740. 3. Applied; appeal under K.S.A. 60-1507; record reviewed; no error. McCarther v. State, 211 Kan. 152, 154, 505 P.2d 773. 4. Mentioned in holding right to speedy trial not denied. State v. Osbey, 213 Kan. 564, 567, 517 P.2d 141. 5. Granting of continuance within sound discretion of court; no abuse shown in refusal to grant. State v. Cameron & Bentley, 216 Kan. 644, 647, 533 P.2d 1255. 6. Continuance discretionary; no formal hearing required for K.S.A. 22-3402 (d) continuance. State v. Steward, 219 Kan. 256, 261, 547 P.2d 773. 7. Refusal to grant continuance, under facts, so that out of state witnesses could be subpoenaed not error. State v. Daigle, 220 Kan. 639, 643, 556 P.2d 400. 8. No abuse of discretion in refusal to grant two-week continuance. State v. Howard, 221 Kan. 51, 55, 557 P.2d 1280. 9. No abuse of discretion by court in denial of motions for continuance; lack of diligence in attempting to secure witness. State v. Holt, 221 Kan. 696, 699, 561 P.2d 435. 10. Delay requested by defendant chargeable to defendant; no denial of speedy trial found. State v. Rice, 227 Kan. 416, 423, 607 P.2d 489. 11. Conviction hereunder affirmed; no abuse of discretion in denying continuance when defendant's conduct is dilatory. State v. Miller, 4 Kan. App. 2d 68, 71, 602 P.2d 553. 12. Amendment of complaint to add count to charges does not require hearing if defendant not prejudiced. State v. Niblock, 230 Kan. 156, 163, 631 P.2d 661 (1981). 13. Where no good cause shown, trial court did not abuse discretion in refusing continuance. State v. Maxwell, 234 Kan. 393, 395, 672 P.2d 590 (1983). 14. No abuse of discretion for refusing continuance where good cause not shown. State v. Hartfield, 9 Kan. App. 2d 156, 159, 676 P.2d 141 (1984). 15. Murder trial; reasonable time to prepare for trial (K.S.A. 22-3406) and refusal to grant continuance considered. State v. Haislip, 237 Kan. 461, 471, 701 P.2d 909 (1985). 16. Cited; absence of defendant or counsel at misdemeanor trial (K.S.A. 22-3405) where untimely request for jury (K.S.A. 22-3609) made discussed. City of Overland Park v. Barnett, 10 Kan. App. 2d 586, 590, 705 P.2d 564 (1985). 17. Refusal to grant continuance upheld where no prejudice shown and nothing to indicate abuse of discretion. State v. Galloway, 238 Kan. 415, 418, 419, 710 P.2d 1320 (1985). 18. Cited; insanity defense (K.S.A. 22-3219) as speedy trial delay examined. State v. Maas, 242 Kan. 44, 47, 744 P.2d 1222 (1987). 19. Refusal to grant continuance proper where defendant had seven months from arraignment to prepare for trial. State v. Roberts, 13 Kan. App. 2d 485, 487, 773 P.2d 688 (1989). 20. Trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying a continuance. State v. McDonald, 250 Kan. 73, 80, 824 P.2d 941 (1992). 21. Cited; whether defendant's trial was commenced within the period allowed by K.S.A. 22-3402 examined. State v. Green, 254 Kan. 669, 674, 867 P.2d 366 (1994). 22. Denial of defendant's untimely motion for jury trial not erroneous. State v. Marino, 23 Kan. App. 2d 106, 114, 929 P.2d 173 (1996). 23. Mentioned; district court may grant a continuance for good cause shown absent an abuse of discretion. State v. Carter, 284 Kan. 312, 318, 160 P.3d 457 (2007). 24. Cited; no error in not giving instruction on lesser included offense. State v. Gallegos, 286 Kan. 869, 871, 190 P.3d 226 (2008). 25. Refusal to grant continuance will not be disturbed absent showing of an abuse of discretion. State v. Burnett, 300 Kan. 419, 436, 329 P.3d 1169 (2014). 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