38-2345. Nolo contendere. - Kansas Statutes

38-2345

Chapter 38.--MINORS Article 23.--REVISED KANSAS JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE

      38-2345.   Nolo contendere.A plea of nolo contendere is a formal declarationthat the juvenile does notcontest the charge. When a plea of nolo contendere is accepted thecourt shall adjudicate thejuvenile to be a juvenile offender. The plea cannot be used against thejuvenile as an admission inany other action based on the same act.

      History:   L. 2006, ch. 169, § 45; Jan. 1, 2007.