Kansas · Kansas Statutes Annotated — Chapter 22, Criminal Procedure
K.S.A. Ch. 22 § 22-4613: Prohibition against releasing person from custody to avoid cost of medical treatment; court order
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement cannot release a custody detainee to avoid medical costs unless the health care provider agrees or a court orders release. Release is permitted when investigation shows no probable cause or prosecution is declined.
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