Kansas SB203 authorizes the issuance of a notice to appear for unavailable or material witnesses in criminal and juvenile justice proceedings.
Kansas SB203 amends the state's legal code to allow courts to issue a notice to appear for witnesses who are unavailable or material to a case. This applies to witnesses who are exempt from testifying, disqualified, or absent beyond the court's jurisdiction. The bill also allows for the appointment of counsel for financially unable witnesses and outlines conditions for witness detention. The changes affect criminal and juvenile justice proceedings, ensuring that the testimony of crucial witnesses can be secured through various means, including depositions.
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