22-2815. Release on recognizance; procedures; criteria. - Kansas Statutes

22-2815

Chapter 22.--CRIMINAL PROCEDURE KANSAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Article 28.--CONDITIONS OF RELEASE

      22-2815.   Release on recognizance; procedures; criteria.(a) Release on recognizance programs shall consist of initial interviewswith persons who are being detained and are, or are to be, charged withcrimes, to obtain (1) informationabout certain basic criteria closely related to the likelihood that thepersons will appear in court if released, (2) an objective analysis of suchinformation and (3) submission of such information and analysis to the courtregarding those persons who are recommended to be released on theirpersonal recognizance under K.S.A. 22-2802.

      (b)   Among other criteria, the following basic variables shall bedetermined for each person interviewed under a release on recognizanceprogram in ascertaining the likelihood that the person will appear incourt if released:

      (1)   Length of residence in the local community;

      (2)   nature and extent of local family ties;

      (3)   time in the local area;

      (4)   stability of employment; and

      (5)   extent of prior criminal history.

      History:   L. 1981, ch. 152, § 2; July 1.