Determination of death

77-205. Determination of death. An individual who has sustained either (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions, or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards. History: L. 1984, ch. 345, § 1; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Rules and regulations; statutory procedure; uniform determination of death act. 90-81. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. "Viable fetus" as not a "human being" within meaning of first degree murder statute (K.S.A. 21-3401) determined. State v. Green, 245 Kan. 398, 401, 781 P.2d 678 (1989). 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