12-4501. An accused person entering a plea of not guilty, or for whom the court entered a plea of not guilty, shall be tried on the earliest practical day set by the court, unless trial is continued for good cause: Provided, That an accused person in custody shall be tried on the earliest day that the municipal court convenes, unless trial is continued upon motion of the accused person and for good cause.
History: L. 1973, ch. 61, ยง 12-4501; April 1, 1974.
Attorney General's Opinions:
Driving under influence of alcohol; imposition by municipal courts for subsequent violations. 82-155.
City may charter out and assess reasonable costs against defendant who requests trial and is convicted. 2002-21.
The Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act and the Agreement on Detainers do not apply to ordinance violations. 2002-48.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Cited; the right to a speedy trial is applicable to criminal cases appealed to district courts from municipal court convictions. City of Overland Park v. Fricke, 226 Kan. 496, 499, 601 P.2d 1130.
2. Cited in holding appeal to district court from municipal court must comply with K.S.A. 22-3609. City of Overland Park v. Barron, 234 Kan. 522, 525, 672 P.2d 1100 (1983).
3. Time limit for prosecution in municipal court is more stringent than in district court. City of Shawnee v. Patch, 33 Kan. App. 2d 560, 105 P.3d 727 (2005).