Kansas § 22-2201 Interpretation of words and phrases

Kansas Statutes

§ 22-2201 — Interpretation of words and phrases

Kansas § 22-2201

Ch. 22CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Art. 22GENERAL DEFINITIONS

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 22-2201 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.