21-3831. Witness or victim intimidation; definitions. - Kansas Statutes

21-3831

Chapter 21.--CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS PART II.--PROHIBITED CONDUCT Article 38.--CRIMES AFFECTING GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS

      21-3831.   Witness or victim intimidation; definitions.As used in K.S.A. 21-3831 through 21-3836, andamendments thereto:

      (a)   "Civil injury or loss" means any injury or loss for which a civilremedy is provided under the laws of this state, any other state or the UnitedStates.

      (b)   "Malice" means an intent to vex, annoy, harm or injure in any wayanotherperson or an intent to thwart or interfere in any manner with the orderlyadministration of justice.

      (c)   "Victim" means any individual:

      (1)   Against whom any crime under the laws of this state, any other stateor the United States is being, has been or is attempted to be committed; or

      (2)   who suffers a civil injury or loss.

      (d)   "Witness" means any individual:

      (1)   Who has knowledge of the existence or nonexistence of facts relatingto any civil or criminal trial, proceeding or inquiry authorized by law;

      (2)   whose declaration under oath is received or has been received as evidencefor any purpose;

      (3)   who has reported any crime or any civil injury or loss to any lawenforcement officer, prosecutor, probation officer, parole officer, correctionalofficer, community correctional services officer or judicial officer;

      (4)   who has been served with a subpoena issued under the authority ofa municipal court or any court or agency of this state, any other stateor the United States; or

      (5)   who would be believed by any reasonable person to be an individualdescribed in paragraph (1), (2), (3) or (4).

      History:   L. 1983, ch. 108, § 1;L. 1986, ch. 123, § 2; July 1.