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K.S.A. § 12-4406 (2026)

Pleas; failure to appear

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12-4406. Pleas; failure to appear. (a) A plea of guilty is an admission of the charge and every material fact alleged therein.

(b) A plea of no contest is a formal declaration that the accused person does not contest the charge. When such a plea is entered, a finding of guilty may be adjudged thereon. The plea cannot be used against the accused person as an admission in any other action based on the same act.

(c) A plea of not guilty denies and puts into issue every material fact alleged in the charge.

(d) If the accused person refuses to plead, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.

(e) If the accused person fails to appear, the court shall declare the appearance bond to be forfeited and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused person.

History: L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4406; April 1, 1974.

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Cited in 1 case, 2013–2013 · leading case: State v. Diaz, 308 P.3d 17 (Kan. Ct. App. 2013).
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State v. Diaz, 308 P.3d 17 (Kan. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 12-4406(b) states a plea of no contest “is a formal declaration that the accused person does not contest the charge.”
K.S.A. § 12-4406(b): 1 case
State v. Diaz, 308 P.3d 17 (Kan. Ct. App. 2013). “K.S.A. 12-4406(b) states a plea of no contest “is a formal declaration that the accused person does not contest the charge.”
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