Same; order of presentation.
K.S.A. 12-4503
in effect12-4503. Same; order of presentation.
The order of trial shall be:
(a) Opening statement of prosecution, unless waived;
(b) evidence by the prosecution;
(c) opening statement of accused person, unless waived;
(d) evidence by the accused person, unless waived;
(e) rebuttal evidence, unless waived; and
(f) closing arguments, unless waived.
L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4503; April 1, 1974.
Cross References to Related Sections:
See similar provisions in code of criminal procedure, 22-3414.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
Provision patterned after code of criminal procedure to simplify and unify court procedures, "A New Procedure For Municipal Courts," Wallace M. Buck, Jr., 42 J.B.A.K. 7, 11 (1973).
Source: Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes (ksrevisor.gov)URL: https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_045_0003.htmlFetched: 10/20/2026