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Committee hears bill that would bar summons for felonies and block OR release after failures to appear
Summary
HB2610 would limit summons (ticket-style notices) to misdemeanors and require warrants for felonies; it also would bar own-recognizance release on warrants issued after failure to appear on a summons. Proponents said it restores accountability and protects victims; members asked about notice and stakeholder input.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB2610, a bill that would restrict prosecutors' ability to issue summonses in felony cases and would require that any bond set on a warrant issued after failure to appear on a summons not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
Jason, the committee reviser, told members HB2610 would amend KSA 22-2302 to continue current law allowing summonses for misdemeanors but prevent prosecutors from using a summons in place of an arrest warrant for felony complaints. The bill also adds a rule that a…
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