Kansas HB2131 mandates prosecutors to disclose their intent to use jailhouse witness testimony and forward related information to the Kansas Bureau.
Kansas HB2131, also known as the Pete Coones Memorial Act, requires prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness in criminal prosecutions. The bill mandates that prosecutors provide the defense with the criminal history of the witness, the witness's cooperation agreement, any benefits offered to the witness, and details of any statements made by the suspect or defendant to the witness. Prosecutors must also notify victims if the witness receives any benefits for their testimony.
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