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K.S.A. § 22-2201 (2026)

Interpretation of words and phrases

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22-2201. Interpretation of words and phrases. (1) In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall be given the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.

(2) Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the Kansas criminal code shall have the meanings given therein except when a particular context clearly requires different meanings.

(3) Words and phrases used in this code and not expressly defined shall be construed according to the rules governing the construction of statutes of this state.

History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-2201; July 1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1973–2022 · leading case: State v. Stallings, 163 P.3d 1232 (Kan. 2007).
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State v. Stallings, 163 P.3d 1232 (Kan. 2007). · cites it 8× “K.S.A. 22-2201 provides direction for interpreting the meaning of words found in the Kansas Code of Criminal Procedure, stating: "(1) In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall be given the meanings indicated by their definitions,…”
State v. Sandoval, 425 P.3d 365 (Kan. 2018). · cites it 2× “22-3504 motion, and the district judge erred in modifying the probation revocation disposition sentence to substitute lifetime postrelease for the 24-month term.”
State v. Harrold, 722 P.2d 563 (Kan. 1986). · cites it 2× “" K.S.A. 22-2201(2), a section of the Kansas Code of Criminal Procedure, provides: "(2) Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the Kansas criminal code shall have the meanings given therein except when a particular context clearly requires different…”
State v. Haines, 712 P.2d 1211 (Kan. 1986). · cites it 2× “" K.S.A. 22-2201 provides that words or phrases which are defined in the Kansas Criminal Code are to be given the same meanings when used in the Kansas Code of Criminal Procedure.”
State v. Green, 666 P.2d 716 (Kan. 1983). · cites it 2× “" *1010 Under K.S.A. 22-2201, words or phrases which are defined in the Kansas criminal code are to be given the same meanings when used in the Kansas Code of Criminal Procedure.”
State v. Pruett, 515 P.2d 1051 (Kan. 1973). “" (K.S.A. 1972 Supp. 22-2201 [1]. Emphasis supplied.”
State v. Louis, 727 P.2d 483 (Kan. 1986). “It should be noted that K.S.A. 22-2201(1) provides: “22-2201. Interpretation of words and phrases.”
Univ. of Kansas Hosp. Auth. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 313 P.3d 60 (Kan. Ct. App. 2013). “” K.S.A. 22-2201(1). K.S.A. 22-2202(9) defines “custody” as “the restraint of a person pursuant to an arrest or the order of a court or magistrate.”
Allen Mem'l Hosp. v. BD OF BUTLER CTY COMM'RS, 753 P.2d 1302 (Kan. Ct. App. 1988). “22-2202(4) defines arrest as "the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime.”
Griffin v. State, 799 P.2d 521 (Kan. Ct. App. 1990). “First, the State’s position is contrary to the express language of K.S.A. 22-2201(1), which provides: “In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall be given the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly…”
Susan B. Allen Mem'l Hosp. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 753 P.2d 1302 (Kan. Ct. App. 1988). “22-2202(4) defines arrest as “the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime.”
Univ. of Kansas Hosp. Auth. v. Bd. of Franklin Cnty. Comm'rs (Kan. 2021). · cites it 2× “22-2201(1) ("In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall be given the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.”
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— K.S.A. § 22-2201(1) — 6 cases
State v. Louis, 727 P.2d 483 (Kan. 1986). “It should be noted that K.S.A. 22-2201(1) provides: “22-2201. Interpretation of words and phrases.”
Univ. of Kansas Hosp. Auth. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 313 P.3d 60 (Kan. Ct. App. 2013). “” K.S.A. 22-2201(1). K.S.A. 22-2202(9) defines “custody” as “the restraint of a person pursuant to an arrest or the order of a court or magistrate.”
Allen Mem'l Hosp. v. BD OF BUTLER CTY COMM'RS, 753 P.2d 1302 (Kan. Ct. App. 1988). “22-2202(4) defines arrest as "the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime.”
Griffin v. State, 799 P.2d 521 (Kan. Ct. App. 1990). “First, the State’s position is contrary to the express language of K.S.A. 22-2201(1), which provides: “In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall be given the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly…”
Susan B. Allen Mem'l Hosp. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 753 P.2d 1302 (Kan. Ct. App. 1988). “22-2202(4) defines arrest as “the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime.”
— K.S.A. § 22-2201(2) — 3 cases
State v. Stallings, 163 P.3d 1232 (Kan. 2007). “K.S.A. 22-2201 provides direction for interpreting the meaning of words found in the Kansas Code of Criminal Procedure, stating: "(1) In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall be given the meanings indicated by their definitions,…”
State v. Harrold, 722 P.2d 563 (Kan. 1986). “" K.S.A. 22-2201(2), a section of the Kansas Code of Criminal Procedure, provides: "(2) Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the Kansas criminal code shall have the meanings given therein except when a particular context clearly requires different…”
Macomber v. State (Kan. Ct. App. 2022).
— K.S.A. § 22-2201(3) — 1 case
State v. Sandoval, 425 P.3d 365 (Kan. 2018). “22-3504 motion, and the district judge erred in modifying the probation revocation disposition sentence to substitute lifetime postrelease for the 24-month term.”
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