§ 22-3007 — Duty of prosecuting attorney

Kansas § 22-3007

• Jurisdiction: Kansas
• Ch. 22: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
• Art. 30: GRAND JURIES

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(a) In the case of grand juries impaneled pursuant to subsection (a) or (c) of K.S.A. 22-3001, and amendments thereto, the prosecuting attorney shall:
(1) When requested by any grand jury, attend sessions thereof for the purpose of examining witnesses or giving the grand jury advice upon any legal matter; and
(2) upon such attorney's request, be permitted to appear before the grand jury for the purpose of giving information relative to any matter cognizable by the grand jury, and may be permitted to interrogate witnesses if the grand jury deems it necessary.
(b) In the case of grand juries impaneled pursuant to subsection (b) of K.S.A. 22-3001, and amendments thereto, the prosecuting attorney shall:
(1) Attend all sessions thereof and inform the grand jury of all offenses liable to indictment and evidence of which will be presented to them for consideration;
(2) present witnesses and examine such witnesses on all matters to be considered by the grand jury; and
(3) give the grand jury advice upon all questions related to the proper discharge of their duties.

Legislative History

L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-3007; L. 2013, ch. 85, § 8; July 1.