KANSAS OFFICE of
  REVISOR of STATUTES

  

Home >> Statutes >> Back


Click to open printable format in new window.Printable Format
 | Next

22-2720. Guilt or innocence of accused; when inquired into. The guilt or innocence of the accused as to the crime of which he is charged may not be inquired into by the governor or in any proceeding after the demand for extradition accompanied by a charge of crime in legal form as above provided shall have been presented to the governor, except as it may be involved in identifying the person held as the person charged with the crime.

History: L. 1970, ch. 129, ยง 22-2720; July 1.

Source or Prior Law:

62-746.

CASE ANNOTATIONS

1. Act construed and applied; extradition proceedings initiated by governor of Colorado; Kansas habeas corpus writ ordered discharged. McCullough v. Darr, 219 Kan. 477, 483, 548 P.2d 1245.

2. Evidence that the defendant was not in the demanding state when the offense was committed, though also tending to establish alibi, is admissible on the issue of identity and alibi; reversed. State v. Smith, 232 Kan. 128, 132, 652 P.2d 703 (1982).

3. When governor has discretion to grant extradition demand examined. Dunn v. Hindman, 18 Kan. App. 2d 537, 542, 855 P.2d 994 (1993).


 | Next


LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL
  10/23/2024 Meeting Notice Agenda
  09/09/2024 Meeting Notice Agenda
  08/21/2024 Meeting Notice Agenda

  LCC Policies

REVISOR OF STATUTES
  Chapter 72 Statute Transfer List
  Kansas School Equity & Enhancement Act
  Gannon v. State
  A Summary of Special Sessions in Kansas
  Bill Brief for Senate Bill No. 1
  Bill Brief for House Bill No. 2001
  2024 New, Amended & Repealed Statutes By Bill
  2024 New, Amended & Repealed Statutes By KSA
  2023 New, Amended & Repealed Statutes By Bill
  2023 New, Amended & Repealed Statutes By KSA
USEFUL LINKS
Session Laws

OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES
Kansas Legislature
Administrative Services
Division of Post Audit
Research Department