Printable Format22-2201. 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, ยง 22-2201; July 1.
Source or Prior Law:
62-1008, 62-1009.
Attorney General's Opinions:
Failure to comply with traffic citation; amount of reinstatement fee when charges are in alternative. 97-48.
Interstate Agreement on Detainers and Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act do not apply to person in county jail. 2004-35.
Uniform electronic transaction act does not authorize the use of unsworn electronic digitally signed complaint or supporting affidavit; court rule exception. 2008-4.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Cited in dissent contending definition section in code of procedure inapplicable to criminal code. State v. Pruett, 213 Kan. 41, 53, 515 P.2d 1051.
2. Applied in construing K.S.A. 22-3203; appeal by state in criminal prosecution sustained. State v. V. F. W. Post No. 3722, 215 Kan. 693, 697, 527 P.2d 1020.
3. Cited; where juvenile defendant had no juvenile offender status because of prior adjudications (K.S.A. 38-1602(b)(3)), criminal codes applicable. State v. Lowe, 238 Kan. 755, 757, 758, 715 P.2d 404 (1986).
4. Mentioned; direct appeal from sentence imposed after plea of guilty or nolo contendere (K.S.A. 22-3602) examined. State v. Harrold, 239 Kan. 645, 646, 722 P.2d 563 (1986).
5. Cited; narrow definition of "custody" in K.S.A. 22-2202 not applicable in interpreting K.S.A. 8-1001 regarding admissibility of blood/alcohol test. State v. Louis, 240 Kan. 175, 181, 727 P.2d 483 (1986).
6. Arresting authority of municipal law officers examined; K.S.A. 12-4212 and 22-2401 both held applicable. Griffin v. State, 14 Kan. App. 2d 803, 810, 799 P.2d 521 (1990).
7. Cited; dissenting opinion would have allocation before the sentencing jury rather than to the judge. State v. Stallings, 284 Kan. 741, 752, 753, 163 P.3d 1232 (2007).