32-1051. Law enforcement officers' duties. - Kansas Statutes

32-1051

Chapter 32.--WILDLIFE, PARKS AND RECREATION Article 10.--ENFORCEMENT

      32-1051.   Law enforcement officers' duties.(a) It shall be the duty of all conservation officers and deputyconservationofficers ofthe wildlife and parks conservation service and all law enforcementofficers authorized to enforce the laws of this state to diligently inquire into and prosecute all violations of the wildlife andparkslaws of this state and rules and regulations of the secretary. Any suchofficers havingknowledge or notice of any such violation shallforthwith make complaint before a court of competent jurisdiction andvenue. No such officer making complaint shall be liable for costs unless it isfound by the court orjury that the complaint was filed for malicious purposes and withoutprobable cause.

      (b)   Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the use ofwarnings or the issuance of warning tickets, in lieu of making a complaint,when circumstances warrant.

      History:   L. 1911, ch. 198, § 31; R.S. 1923, 32-131;L. 1974, ch. 446, § 15;L. 1989, ch. 118, § 137;L. 1993, ch. 185, § 12; July 1.