22-3207. Misnomer. - Kansas Statutes

22-3207

Chapter 22.--CRIMINAL PROCEDURE KANSAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Article 32.--PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

      22-3207.   Misnomer.(1) If a defendant be charged or prosecuted by a wrong name, unless hedeclare his true name before pleading he shall be proceeded against by thename in the complaint, information or indictment.

      (2)   If the defendant states that another name is his true name, it shallbe entered on the minutes of the court; and the subsequent proceedings onthe complaint, information or indictment may be had against him by thatname.

      History:   L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-3207; July 1.