Chapter 20 — COURTS

20-820. History: L. 1939, ch. 172, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 102, § 1; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Reversing judgment granting writ of habeas corpus. Newingham v. State, 190 Kan. 145, 146, 372 P.2d 1015. 2. Determining parole powers of board of…

20-821. History: L. 1965, ch. 220, § 2; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance D…

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20-901. History: L. 1921, ch. 171, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-901; L. 1969, ch. 170, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 101, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 136, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 186, § 1; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Source or Prior Law: L. 1885, ch. 189, § 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Relationship …

20-902. History: L. 1921, ch. 171, § 2; R.S. 1923, 20-902; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Source or Prior Law: L. 1885, ch. 189, § 3. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR O…

20-903. History: L. 1921, ch. 171, § 3; R.S. 1923, 20-903; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Source or Prior Law: L. 1885, ch. 189, § 4; L. 1915, ch. 195, § 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Presumption is court reporter filed stenographic notes with the clerk. Prather-Wol…

20-904. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 28-170b. 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 K…

20-904a. History: L. 1963, ch. 207, § 1; L. 1967, ch. 177, § 1; L. 1968, ch. 334, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 103, § 1; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings RE…

20-904b. History: L. 1963, ch. 207, § 2; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance …

20-905. History: L. 1885, ch. 189, § 2; R.S. 1923, 20-905; Repealed, L. 1941, ch. 209, § 4; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School …

20-906. History: L. 1919, ch. 177, § 1; L. 1923, ch. 123, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-906; L. 1941, ch. 210, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 184, § 1; L. 1967, ch. 177, § 2; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; court reporter held guest of judge under K.S.A. 8-…

20-907. History: L. 1911, ch. 154, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-907; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 146, § 48; January 10, 1977. Source or Prior Law: L. 1899, ch. 122, § 6; L. 1907, ch. 182, § 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in considering new act relating to court reporters. Bailey v. Turner…

20-910. History: L. 1905, ch. 494, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-910; Repealed, L. 1941, ch. 209, § 4; June 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Stenographic notes of testimony given at former trial held admissible. Wilmoth v. Wheaton, 81 Kan. 29, 31, 105 P. 39. 2. Section does not exclude other methods…

20-910a. Transcript as evidence. That the transcript of notes of any duly appointed official reporter of the district court of any proceedings taken by such reporter in any court in the state of Kansas, which shall thereafter be transcribed by such reporter, and certified by him …

20-911. False certificate or omission of portion of notes; penalty. That if any court stenographer shall purposely and falsely certify to or shall falsely verify his notes, or omit from his notes any portion of the proceedings relating to the matter called for by the party desiri…

20-912. Rules for granting certificates for appointment as official reporters. It shall be the duty of the supreme court of Kansas, under such rules as the court shall deem necessary, and in substantially the same manner as attorneys at law are licensed to practice law, to grant …

20-913. Title of reporter; administration of oaths; seal. One holding such a certificate shall have the right to use the title "certified shorthand reporter," and is hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths, and to have an official seal which shall be used to authentic…

20-914. Same; certificate required before appointment. No person who does not hold such a certificate shall be appointed official reporter of a district court. History: L. 1941, ch. 209, § 3; June 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; court reporter held guest of judge under K.S.A. 8-12…

20-914a. History: L. 1943, ch. 46, § 1; L. 1956, ch. 52, § 5; L. 1957, ch. 431, § 4; L. 1963, ch. 398, § 8; Repealed, L. 1973, ch. 129, § 9; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STAT…

20-917. Official court reporter; assignment; transcripts; power to administer oaths; reporters' expenses. (a) The supreme court shall provide by rule for the assignment of an official court reporter appointed in any judicial district to duty in another judicial district. (b) The …

20-1001. History: L. 1899, ch. 131, § 2; L. 1901, ch. 152, § 1; L. 1903, ch. 203, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1001; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF ST…

20-1002. History: L. 1887, ch. 137, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1002; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Sch…

20-1003. History: L. 1885, ch. 111, § 1; L. 1897, ch. 112, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1003; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; right of accused to speedy public trial. State v. Wilson, 198 Kan. 532, 534, 426 P.2d 288. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDI…

20-1004. History: L. 1895, ch. 102, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1004; Repealed, L. 1965, ch. 222, § 1; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

20-1004a. History: L. 1953, ch. 183, § 3; L. 1965, ch. 223, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived…

20-1004b. History: L. 1953, ch. 183, § 2; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documen…

20-1005. History: L. 1895, ch. 106, § 2; R.S. 1923, 20-1005; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Title of act accords with constitution. Aikman v. Edwards, 55 Kan. 751, 763, 42 P. 366. 2. Act held constitutional and valid. Railway Co. v. Simons, 75 Kan…

20-1006. History: L. 1905, ch. 199, § 4; L. 1909, ch. 110, § 1; L. 1911, ch. 158, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1006; L. 1949, ch. 230, § 2; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC…

20-1006a. History: L. 1949, ch. 230, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documen…

20-1007. History: L. 1905, ch. 200, § 1; L. 1911, ch. 159, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1007; L. 1941, ch. 211, § 1; L. 1955, ch. 183, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 203, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC…

20-1008. History: L. 1895, ch. 106, § 4; L. 1897, ch. 115, § 1; L. 1901, ch. 155, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1008; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mentioned; bailiff improperly sworn; accused not prejudiced thereby; no error. State v. Noble, 175 Kan. 398, …

20-1009. History: L. 1895, ch. 196, § 6; L. 1899, ch. 132, § 1; L. 1923, ch. 126, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1009; Repealed, L. 1951, ch. 242, § 1; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STAT…

20-1009a. History: L. 1939, ch. 175, § 3; L. 1949, ch. 231, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. During term court may vacate or change judgment upon own motion or motion of party to action. Goertz v. Goertz, 190 Kan. 75, 77, 372 P.2d 268. Previous…

20-1009b. History: L. 1939, ch. 175, § 2; Repealed, L. 1949, ch. 231, § 2; October 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documen…

20-1010. History: L. 1887, ch. 139, § 1; L. 1899, ch. 133, § 1; L. 1917, ch. 157, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1010; L. 1949, ch. 230, § 3; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in determining court's control over judgment. Schubach v. Hammer, 117 Ka…

20-1011. History: L. 1901, ch. 157, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1011, ¶ 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Justice of peace must designate to which division appeal taken. The State v. Regard, 65 Kan. 716, 70 P. 634. 2. Jurisdiction of action pending at time…

20-1011a. History: L. 1901, ch. 156, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1011, ¶ 2; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archiv…

20-1012. History: L. 1889, ch. 118, § 8; L. 1895, ch. 97, § 1; L. 1909, ch. 111, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1012; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Term ends either by adjournment or expiration of statutory time. The State v. Hargis, 84 Kan. 150, 151, 113 P.…

20-1013. History: L. 1895, ch. 106, § 8; L. 1897, ch. 116, § 1; L. 1903, ch. 204, § 1; L. 1907, ch. 170, § 1; L. 1915, ch. 190, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1013; L. 1937, ch. 208, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. "Adjourned term" defined. Kingsley v. Ba…

20-1014. History: L. 1907, ch. 171, § 3; R.S. 1923, 20-1014; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 224, § 1; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

20-1014a. History: L. 1927, ch. 183, § 1; L. 1929, ch. 163, § 1; L. 1939, ch. 173, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Source or Prior Law: 20-1014. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings RE…

20-1015. History: L. 1887, ch. 141, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1015; L. 1925, ch. 150, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session…

20-1016. History: L. 1907, ch. 171, § 5; L. 1923, ch. 127, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1016; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session…

20-1017. History: L. 1899, ch. 134, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1017; L. 1925, ch. 151, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 204, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF ST…

20-1018. History: L. 1903, ch. 205, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1018; L. 1955, ch. 184, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 205, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; after term expires, judgment stands unless proper vacation proceeding instituted. Sparks v. Maguire, 1…

20-1019. History: L. 1895, ch. 106, § 10; R.S. 1923, 20-1019; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 224, § 1; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Scho…

20-1019a. History: L. 1927, ch. 186, § 3; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Source or Prior Law: 20-1019. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents A…

20-1020. History: L. 1901, ch. 158, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1020; L. 1943, ch. 145, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Beginning and duration of term; Rice county. Voth v. Thompson, 178 Kan. 539, 541, 542, 543, 289 P.2d 733. Previous | Next LEGISLATIV…

20-1021. History: L. 1889, ch. 118, § 18; L. 1895, ch. 101, § 1; L. 1917, ch. 158, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-1021; L. 1961, ch. 179, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 385, § 39; March 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LC…