Kansas · Kansas Statutes Annotated — Chapter 22, Criminal Procedure

K.S.A. Ch. 22 § 22-4602: Effect on pending actions

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Prosecutions started before this chapter took effect are governed by the new chapter unless the defendant chooses the old law. Appeals started before the effective date follow the new chapter's provisions.

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