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K.S.A. § 22-2309 (2026)

Prosecution of crimes related to domestic violence; written policies adopted by prosecuting attorneys; contents

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22-2309. Prosecution of crimes related to domestic violence; written policies adopted by prosecuting attorneys; contents. On and after January 1, 1997, all prosecuting attorneys, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2202, and amendments thereto, if such prosecuting attorney prosecutes crimes relating to domestic violence, shall adopt and put into effect written policies regarding the prosecution of crimes related to domestic violence. Such written policies shall include, but not be limited to, the effective prosecution of such crimes and the protection and safety of victims and such victim's children from domestic violence.

History: L. 1996, ch. 208, § 1; July 1.


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Cited in 1 case, 2016–2016 · leading case: State v. Woolverton, 371 P.3d 941 (Kan. Ct. App. 2016).
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State v. Woolverton, 371 P.3d 941 (Kan. Ct. App. 2016). “Woolverton also argues generally that several other statutes or policies elevate the seriousness of domestic-violence cases: Prosecutors must adopt policies to effectively prosecute domestic violence, see K.S.A. 22-2309; significant public funds are spent to combat domestic…”
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