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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 6 - County Auditor › 19-632 Duties of auditor.

19-632.
Duties of auditor.
It shall be the duty of the county auditor: (a) To develop, maintain and to update an internal audit program covering all offices and departments of the county at least once each year. Such audit program shall include a review of each offices' or departments' responsibility and functions. The county auditor is hereby authorized to audit any area where county moneys are spent either directly or indirectly including any grants, gifts or bequests received by the county.
(b) To prepare formal reports at least once each year and submit the same to the board of county commissioners, district judges and such other officers as said county auditor may deem necessary. Copies of such reports shall be filed and maintained as a public record in the office of the county auditor. Such reports shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Comments on the financial operation of the county or any department or agency thereof;
(2) reports concerning compliance with statutory requirements;
(3) an analysis of the economy and efficiency of operations of the county or any department or agency thereof;
(4) an audit of social values including community or area needs which county departments or agencies fill; and
(5) recommendations regarding staffing and organization of departments necessary to maintain or improve economy and efficiency of operation.
(c) To discuss drafts of reports with all operating officers and supervisors who will be affected by findings and recommendations contained therein.
(d) To secure, insofar as may be possible, an agreement on recommendations from operating administrative officers and present the same as joint recommendations.
(e) To submit copies, or excerpts thereof, of final reports to all officers and department heads affected thereby.
(f) To report immediately any serious statutory or other violations to the appropriate authority.
(g) To make recommendations to the controller concerning the design, update and implementation of fiscal and accounting system procedures not otherwise required by law.
(h) To review the adequacy of the design, update and implementation of any proposed accounting system.
(i) To be available for consultation and assistance to department heads and elected officials.
(j) To be available to make any special audits or investigations requested by the board of county commissioners or district judges.
History: L. 1973, ch. 107, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 56; January 10, 1977.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 6a - County Controller › 19-6a02 County controller; bond, conditions; premium.

19-6a02.
County controller; bond, conditions; premium.
Within ten (10) days after receiving a certificate of the order appointing him to the office of county controller, it shall be the duty of such person to file with the county clerk, a bond in an amount prescribed by the board of county commissioners. Such bond shall be a corporate surety bond executed by a bonding company authorized to do business in the state of Kansas and conditioned that the controller will faithfully perform the duties of his office. The premium on said bond shall be paid by the county.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 108, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 6a - County Controller › 19-6a03 Duties of controller.

19-6a03.
Duties of controller.
It shall be the duty of the county controller: (a) To maintain adequate records of all assets, liabilities and transactions of the county and to see that adequate audits thereof are currently and regularly made.
(b) To initiate and enforce measures and procedures in cooperation with other officers and department heads, whereby the business of the county is conducted with the maximum safety, efficiency and economy and to submit the same to the county auditor for his consideration and recommendations.
(c) To attend all meetings of the board of county commissioners and to report to the chairman or the board as such board may require.
(d) To measure performance against approved operating plans and standards, and to report and interpret the results of operations to all levels of the county and to the public when and as required by the board of county commissioners. This function shall include the design, installation and maintenance of accounting and cost systems and records, the determination of accounting policy and the compilation of statistical records as may be required and a report thereof shall be submitted to the county auditor for his consideration and recommendations.
(e) To measure and report on the validity of the objectives of the county and on the effectiveness of its policies, organization structure and procedures in achieving those objectives and to consult with all segments of administration responsible for policy or action concerning any phase of the operation of the county as it relates to the performance of this function.
(f) To report to other governmental agencies when and as required by law or the board of county commissioners.
(g) To interpret and report on the effect of external influences on the attainment of the objectives of the county and to provide a continuous appraisal of economic and social forces and of governmental influences as they affect the operations of the county.
(h) To provide protection for the assets of the county, including establishing and maintaining adequate internal control and auditing, and assuring proper insurance coverage.
(i) To review all claims against the county for propriety and proper classification.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 108, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 6a - County Controller › 19-6a04 Compensation; expenditures.

19-6a04.
Compensation; expenditures.
The county controller shall receive a salary to be fixed by the board of county commissioners; and said county commissioners shall authorize expenditures by such controller of such sums for deputies, clerks and stenographers appointed by the controller, and other necessary and actual expenses of the office as the commissioners shall determine to be necessary to properly expedite the business of such office.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 108, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-701 County attorney; election, term, bond; qualifications.

19-701.
County attorney; election, term, bond; qualifications.
Except as otherwise provided by law, beginning with the general election in 1976, a county attorney shall be elected in each county who shall hold office for a term of four (4) years. Such county attorney shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, execute a good and sufficient corporate surety bond to the state of Kansas issued by a company authorized to do business in this state in an amount fixed by the board of county commissioners of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000). Such bond shall be conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of such office, and that such county attorney will pay over to the county treasurer, in the manner prescribed by law, all moneys received by virtue of such office. Such bond shall be deposited in the office of the county clerk. No person shall be eligible for the nomination or election to the office of county attorney of any county unless such person shall have been regularly admitted to practice law within the state of Kansas, and is at the time of nomination and election a regularly qualified practicing attorney of this state.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 135; L. 1907, ch. 163, § 1; R.S. 1923, 19-701; L. 1965, ch. 160, § 3; L. 1965, ch. 163, § 2; L. 1970, ch. 105, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 123, § 3; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-702 Duties; representation of county hospital not required.

19-702.
Duties; representation of county hospital not required.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be the duty of the county attorney to appear in any court having jurisdiction within the county and prosecute or defend on behalf of the people all actions and proceedings, civil or criminal, in which the state or the county is a party or interested.
(b) No county attorney shall be required to appear in any civil action or proceeding which relates to the operation of the county hospital. The county attorney may appear in any such civil action or proceeding at the county attorney's discretion, when requested by the board of county commissioners or the board of the county hospital.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 136; R.S. 1923, 19-702; L. 1984, ch. 100, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-703 Appearances on behalf of state.

19-703.
Appearances on behalf of state.
Each county attorney, when requested by any judge of the district court of the county, shall appear on behalf of the state before such judge, and prosecute all complaints made in behalf of the state of which such judge has jurisdiction; and upon like request shall appear before such judge and conduct any criminal examination which may be had before such judge and, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 19-702, and amendments thereof, shall also prosecute all civil suits before such judge in which the county is a party or interested.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 137; R.S. 1923, 19-703; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 57; L. 1984, ch. 100, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-704 Opinions and advice to county; opinions or advice to county hospital not required.

19-704.
Opinions and advice to county; opinions or advice to county hospital not required.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the county attorney shall without fee or reward, give opinions and advice to the board of county commissioners and other civil officers of the county, when requested by such board or officers, upon all matters in which the county is interested, or relating to the duties of such board or officers, in which the state or county may have an interest.
(b) No county attorney shall be required to give opinions or advice to the board of county commissioners with regard to the operation of the county hospital nor shall the county attorney be required to give opinions or advice to the board of the county hospital. The county attorney may give opinions and advice to the board of county commissioners and to the board of the county hospital when requested to do so by either or both such boards.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 138; R.S. 1923, 19-704; L. 1984, ch. 100, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-705 Fees, when; representation of adverse interests; holding other office.

19-705.
Fees, when; representation of adverse interests; holding other office.
No county attorney shall receive any fee or reward from or on behalf of any prosecutor or other individuals, except such as are allowed by law for services in any prosecution or business to which it shall be his official duty to attend, nor be concerned as attorney or counsel for either party, other than the state or county, in any civil action depending upon the same state of facts upon which any criminal prosecution, commenced but undetermined, shall depend; nor shall any county attorney while in office be eligible to or hold any judicial or other county office whatsoever.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 140; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-705.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-706b Deputies and assistants in counties with a population less than 100,000; powers, duties and compensation; expenses and automobile purchase, lease, expenses and allowances.

19-706b.
Deputies and assistants in counties with a population less than 100,000; powers, duties and compensation; expenses and automobile purchase, lease, expenses and allowances.
The board of county commissioners of any county having a population of not more than one hundred thousand (100,000) may allow to the office of the county attorney of such county such reasonable sums for salaries and compensation which will permit said county attorney to appoint such deputies and assistants as are necessary to properly expedite the business of his office. Said deputies and assistants shall have such powers and duties within the scope of the office of county attorney as are prescribed by the county attorney, and within the limits of the sums made available by the board of county commissioners, each such deputy and assistant shall receive an annual salary in an amount prescribed by the county attorney. Said board of county commissioners may authorize by resolution the expenditure of an amount sufficient to pay the actual and necessary expenses incurred by any such deputy or assistant in the performance of his official duties, whether performed within or without such county. Such resolution may authorize an expenditure for the purchase or leasing of an automobile for the use of any such deputy or assistant, or said board may authorize the use of a privately owned vehicle by any such deputy or assistant and provide compensation therefor by establishing a monthly car allowance, or by the payment of mileage as provided by K.S.A. 75-3203.
History:
L. 1971, ch. 85, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-711 Absence or disability; appointment by court.

19-711.
Absence or disability; appointment by court.
In the absence, sickness or disability of both the county attorney and his deputy, any court before whom it is his duty to appear and in which there may be business for him, may appoint an attorney to act as county attorney, by order to be entered upon the minutes of the court.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 142; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-711.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-712 Duplicate receipts for money received.

19-712.
Duplicate receipts for money received.
It shall be the duty of the county attorney, whenever he shall receive any money in his official capacity, to give to the person paying the same a duplicate receipt, one of which shall be filed by such person with the county clerk.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 143; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-712.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-713 Duties in connection with grand jury.

19-713.
Duties in connection with grand jury.
Whenever required by the grand jury of any court sitting within his county, it shall be the duty of the county attorney to attend them, for the purpose of examining witnesses in their presence, or of giving them advice in any legal matter, and to issue subpoenas and other process to bring up witnesses, and to draw up bills of indictment.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 144; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-713.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-714 Measures for conviction of election or license offenders.

19-714.
Measures for conviction of election or license offenders.
It shall be the duty of each county attorney, upon information being given him that any person has violated any of the provisions of the election laws, or license laws, to adopt effectual measures for the conviction of such person.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 145; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-714.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-715 Vacancy in office.

19-715.
Vacancy in office.
(a) When a vacancy occurs in the office of county attorney, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the governor of a person elected by a district convention, in accordance with K.S.A. 25-3902, and amendments thereto. If the vacancy occurs on or after May 1 of the second year of the term, the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualifies. If the vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the term, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve until a successor is elected and qualifies at the next county general election to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. Nomination and election of such successor shall be in the same manner as nomination and election of a county attorney for a regular term.
(b) When a vacancy occurs in the office of county attorney, the district judges of the judicial district in which the county is located shall appoint a person to serve as temporary county attorney until a person is appointed and qualifies to fill the vacancy in accordance with subsection (a). A person appointed as temporary county attorney shall be an elector of the same political party as such person's predecessor.
(c) A county attorney or temporary county attorney appointed pursuant to this section shall have the same powers and duties and be subject to the same qualifications as an elected county attorney.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 146; R.S. 1923, 19-715; L. 1963, ch. 160, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 58; L. 1981, ch. 115, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-716 Claims and accounts; duties of county attorney or assistant or county counselor in certain counties.

19-716.
Claims and accounts; duties of county attorney or assistant or county counselor in certain counties.
(a) The county attorney or an assistant county attorney of each county of the state which does not have a county auditor and which has a population of less than 70,000 shall meet with the board of county commissioners of such county at each session when bills and accounts are presented for allowance, examine such bills and accounts, ascertain, as far as possible, the correctness of such accounts and give an opinion to the board of county commissioners as to the liability of the county for them. No bill shall be allowed by the board of county commissioners until the county attorney has passed upon it.
(b) If there is a county counselor of a county which is subject to this section, the county counselor shall perform the duties imposed on the county attorney by this section.
History:
L. 1913, ch. 156; § 1; R.S. 1923, 19-716; L. 1968, ch. 254, § 2; L. 1972, ch. 74, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 99, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-717 Prosecuting witness may employ assistant attorney; dismissal of action in such cases, when.

19-717.
Prosecuting witness may employ assistant attorney; dismissal of action in such cases, when.
That the prosecuting witness in any criminal action or proceeding may, at his own expense, employ an attorney or attorneys to assist the county attorney to perform his duties in any criminal action or proceeding under any of the laws of the state of Kansas, and such attorney or attorneys shall be recognized by the county attorney and court as associate counsel in such action or proceeding, and no prosecution shall be dismissed over the objection of such associate counsel until the reason of the county attorney for such dismissal, together with the objections thereto of such associate counsel, shall have been filed in writing, argued by counsel, and fully considered by the court.
History:
L. 1901, ch. 62, § 1; March 15; R.S. 1923, 19-717.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-723 County commissioners authorized to hire additional counsel; when.

19-723.
County commissioners authorized to hire additional counsel; when.
That when, in the judgment of the board of county commissioners of any county in this state, it becomes necessary or expedient, the said board of county commissioners may employ an additional attorney at law to assist the county attorney of its county in any specific investigation, prosecution or any civil or criminal matter involving the duties of said county attorney, and the said board of county commissioners may pay such attorney so employed reasonable compensation for his services, the same to be charged to the general fund of said county.
History:
L. 1925, ch. 139, § 1; March 4.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 7 - County Attorney › 19-724 Exhumation of bodies; application.

19-724.
Exhumation of bodies; application.
A district court, or the judge thereof in vacation, shall have the power to order the exhumation of the body of a deceased person, and the removal of the same or any portion thereof for physical or chemical examination or analysis for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death. Such order may be made on the application of the county or district attorney, with such notice to the next of kin of the deceased person whose names and addresses are known to said county or district attorney and to any person having legal charge of said body, as the court may direct. The cost of such exhumation and examination or analysis shall be allowed and paid by the board of county commissioners from the county general fund.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 194, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-801a Sheriff; election, term, bond.

19-801a.
Sheriff; election, term, bond.
Except in those counties operating under the provisions of any consolidated law enforcement act, beginning with the general election in 1976, a sheriff shall be elected in each county, for four (4) years. Such sheriff shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, execute to the state of Kansas a good and sufficient corporate surety bond, issued by a company authorized to do business in Kansas in an amount fixed by the board of county commissioners of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Such bond, when approved, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 75, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 93, § 23; L. 1976, ch. 123, § 4; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-801c Eligibility of sheriffs holding office on July 1, 1972, for nomination and election.

19-801c.
Eligibility of sheriffs holding office on July 1, 1972, for nomination and election.
Any person serving as sheriff on the effective date of this act shall be and remain eligible to nomination and election to succeed himself in office.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 75, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-802 Condition of such bond.

19-802.
Condition of such bond.
The condition of such bond shall be in substance as follows: "Whereas, the above bounden ____ was elected to the office of sheriff of the county of ____, on the ____ day of ____; now the condition of this obligation is such, that if the said ____ shall well and faithfully perform and execute the duties of the office of sheriff of said county of ____, during his continuance in office, by virtue of said election, without fraud, deceit, or oppression, and shall pay over all moneys that may come into his hands as such sheriff, and shall deliver to his successor all writs, papers and other things pertaining to his office, which may be so required by law, then the above obligation shall be void; otherwise, to be and remain in full force and effect."
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 100; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-802.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-803 Appointment of undersheriff.

19-803.
Appointment of undersheriff.
The sheriff of each county shall, as soon as may be after entering upon the duties of his office, appoint some proper person undersheriff of said county, who shall also be a general deputy, to hold during the pleasure of the sheriff; and as often as a vacancy shall occur in the office of such undersheriff, or he become incapable of executing the same, another shall, in like manner, be appointed in his place.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 101; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-803.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-804 Vacancy in office of sheriff, how filled; person appointed shall be qualified elector when sworn in; duties and liabilities of undersheriff.

19-804. Vacancy in office of sheriff, how filled; person appointed shall be qualified elector when sworn in; duties and liabilities of undersheriff.
Except in those counties operating under the provisions of consolidated law enforcement acts, whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff of any county, the undersheriff of such county shall in all things execute the office of sheriff until a sheriff shall be appointed by the governor in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in the office of member of the house of representatives. Any individual appointed to the office of sheriff shall be a qualified elector of the county on the day such individual is sworn in as sheriff of such county. If the vacancy occurs on or after May 1 of the second year of the term, the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified. If the vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the term, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified at the next general election to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. Nomination and election of such successor shall be in the same manner as nomination and election of a sheriff for a regular term. Any default or misfeasance in office of such undersheriff in the meantime, as well as before such vacancy, shall be deemed to be a breach of the condition of the bond given by the sheriff who appointed the undersheriff, and also a breach of the condition of the bond executed by such undersheriff to the sheriff by whom the undersheriff was appointed.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 102; L. 1870, ch. 111, § 1; R.S. 1923, 19-804; L. 1945, ch. 162, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 93, § 24; L. 1983, ch. 94, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 100, § 3; L. 2023, ch. 79, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-804a Exercise of functions of sheriff by county clerk, when.

19-804a.
Exercise of functions of sheriff by county clerk, when.
When there shall be no sheriff or undersheriff in any county, it shall be the duty of the county clerk to exercise all the powers and duties of the sheriff of such clerk's county until a sheriff be elected or qualified. When the sheriff for any cause shall be committed to the jail of such sheriff's county, the county clerk shall be keeper thereof during the time the sheriff shall remain a prisoner therein.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 117; R.S. 1923, 19-1002; L. 1965, ch. 164, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 93, § 25; L. 2010, ch. 111, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-805 Deputies and undersheriffs; duties; meetings and seminars; budget; limitation of personnel action.

19-805.
Deputies and undersheriffs; duties; meetings and seminars; budget; limitation of personnel action.
(a) In addition to the undersheriff, the sheriff also may appoint, promote, demote and dismiss additional deputies and assistants necessary to carry out the duties of the office, for whose official acts the sheriff is responsible. Persons may also be deputized by such sheriff or undersheriff, in writing, to do particular acts. The sheriff and sureties of the sheriff shall be responsible, on the official bond of the sheriff, for the default or misconduct of the undersheriff and deputies.
(b) Within the limitations of the budget for the financing of the operation of the sheriff's office as approved by the board of county commissioners, the sheriff may attend and may require the undersheriff, deputies and any assistants to attend any meeting or seminars which the sheriff determines will be beneficial to the operation of the sheriff's office.
(c) The sheriff shall submit a budget for the financing of the operation of the sheriff's office to the board of county commissioners for their approval.
(d) Any personnel action taken by the sheriff under this section shall be subject to the following: (1) Personnel policies and procedures established by the board of county commissioners for all county employees other than elected officials; (2) any pay plan established by the board of county commissioners for all county employees other than elected officials; (3) any applicable collective bargaining agreements or civil service system; and (4) the budget for the financing of the operation of the sheriff's office as approved by the board of county commissioners.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 103; R.S. 1923, 19-805; L. 1983, ch. 91, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-805a Special deputies; appointment, revocation; bonds.

19-805a.
Special deputies; appointment, revocation; bonds.
In all counties, the sheriff shall have authority to appoint so many special deputies as the sheriff deems proper and for whose official acts the sheriff shall be responsible. Before an appointment shall be made the sheriff or marshal of the district court shall have the right to demand an indemnity bond before any commission as special deputy shall be issued. The appointments may be revoked at the pleasure of the appointing officer, except that all appointments made by a sheriff pursuant to this section shall automatically be revoked at the time that such appointing sheriff's service as sheriff concludes. Except as provided by K.S.A. 19-827, and amendments thereto, a special deputy appointed under this section shall not receive any payment, for services rendered, from public funds.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 201, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 59; L. 1996, ch. 149, § 2; L. 2004, ch. 118, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-805b Authority of special deputies.

19-805b.
Authority of special deputies.
Except as provided by K.S.A. 19-827, and amendments thereto, special deputies appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 19-805a, and amendments thereto, may be limited in their authority to perform the acts of a peace officer in or about certain specified premises or relating thereto or to provide crime prevention or security services on or about any public facility or property when so directed by the sheriff, but shall have a general right in event of riot, sabotage, terroristic attack or serious disturbances or breach of the peace to call upon and deputize any other peace officer or private citizen to assist such special deputy in quelling such events.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 201, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 149, § 3; L. 2004, ch. 118, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-805c Act extends appointing power.

19-805c.
Act extends appointing power.
This act shall not be construed as in limitation of any existing powers for the appointment of deputies by sheriffs or marshals of the district court, but as an extension thereof.
History: L. 1941, ch. 201, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 60; January 10, 1977.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-807d Sheriff's deputies for police protection in certain townships; agreements; contributions by townships; tax levies.

19-807d.
Sheriff's deputies for police protection in certain townships; agreements; contributions by townships; tax levies.
The township board in any township which is located in a county in which is located a city having a population in excess of 100,000 is hereby authorized to contribute funds to the county for the purpose of providing sheriff's deputies in addition to those otherwise provided, for the purpose of providing additional police protection within such township and for the purpose of providing and maintaining motorized equipment and radio equipment therefor. The township board shall have power to determine the amount of such contribution and the conditions under which such contributions shall be made.
When the township board informs the sheriff that such board intends to make a contribution pursuant to this section, the sheriff and the township board shall enter into an agreement within 20 days thereafter, which agreement shall specify the additional police protection to be provided and the funds to be contributed. Any and all such agreements relating to contribution of funds shall be by and between the township board and the sheriff with the approval of the board of county commissioners. For the purpose of providing funds to make such contributions, the township board is authorized to levy an annual tax upon all taxable tangible property in such township.
History:
L. 1947, ch. 191, § 2; L. 1953, ch. 142, § 1; L. 1955, ch. 147, § 1; L. 1963, ch. 164, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 385, § 2; L. 1999, ch. 154, § 50; May 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-810 Appointment of undersheriff or deputy to be in writing; revocation.

19-810.
Appointment of undersheriff or deputy to be in writing; revocation.
Every appointment of an undersheriff or of a deputy sheriff and every revocation of such appointment, shall be in writing, under the hand of the sheriff, and shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county; but this section shall not extend to any person who may be deputized by any sheriff or undersheriff to any particular act only.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 104; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-810.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-811 Charge and custody of jail; liability for acts.

19-811.
Charge and custody of jail; liability for acts.
The sheriff shall have the charge and custody of the jail of his county, and all the prisoners in the same, and shall keep such jail himself, or by his deputy or jailer, for whose acts he and his sureties shall be liable.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 105; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-811.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-812 Process, writs, precepts and orders; court attendance; fees.

19-812.
Process, writs, precepts and orders; court attendance; fees.
The sheriff, in person or by his undersheriff or deputy, shall serve and execute, according to law, all process, writs, precepts and orders issued or made by lawful authority and to him directed, and shall attend upon the several courts of record held in his county, and shall receive such fees for his services as are allowed by law.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 106; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-812.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-812a Montgomery county; duties of sheriff.

19-812a.
Montgomery county; duties of sheriff.
The sheriff of Montgomery county, Kansas, either the sheriff or a deputy, shall attend the district court held in Montgomery county, Kansas, as requested by a judge of the district court, and shall serve all process, execute all orders issued therefrom, returning the same to the place from which they were issued.
History:
L. 1927, ch. 183, § 3; L. 2007, ch. 190, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-812b Neosho county; duties of sheriff.

19-812b.
Neosho county; duties of sheriff.
The sheriff of Neosho county, Kansas, either the sheriff or a deputy, shall attend the district court held in Neosho county, Kansas, as requested by a judge of the district court, and shall serve all process, execute all orders issued therefrom, returning the same to the place from which they were issued.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 183, § 3; L. 2007, ch. 190, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-813 Preservation of peace.

19-813.
Preservation of peace.
It shall be the duty of the sheriff and undersheriffs and deputies to keep and preserve the peace in their respective counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots and unlawful assemblies and insurrections, for which purpose, and for the service of process in civil or criminal cases, and in apprehending or securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they, and every coroner, may call to their aid such person or persons of their county as they may deem necessary.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 107; R.S. 1923, 19-813; L. 1974, ch. 446, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-814 What sheriff shall deliver to successor.

19-814.
What sheriff shall deliver to successor.
Whenever a new sheriff shall be elected and shall have been qualified as required by law, the former sheriff shall, upon demand, deliver to him the jail and other property of the county, and all prisoners in such jail, and all writs, process, orders and other papers belonging to such office and in his possession, or that of his undersheriff or deputies, except as provided in the next succeeding section; and upon delivery thereof, such new sheriff shall execute to the former sheriff his receipt therefor.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 108; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-814.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-815 Writs in hand on expiration of term or removal.

19-815.
Writs in hand on expiration of term or removal.
Sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputies may execute and return all such writs and processes as shall be in their hands at the expiration of their office, or at the time of their removal from office, which they shall have begun to execute by service, levy or collection of money thereon.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 109; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-815.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-816 Default or misconduct of deputy after death, resignation or removal of sheriff.

19-816.
Default or misconduct of deputy after death, resignation or removal of sheriff.
Any default or misconduct in the office of deputy sheriff or jailer, after the death, resignation or removal of any sheriff by whom he was appointed, shall be adjudged a breach of the bond of such sheriff.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 110; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-816.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-817 Action for default or misconduct of sheriff or deputy.

19-817.
Action for default or misconduct of sheriff or deputy.
Any action for default or misconduct of any sheriff, his undersheriff, jailer, or any of his deputies, may be prosecuted against the executors or administrators of such sheriff.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 111; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-817.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-818 Service of paper on sheriff.

19-818.
Service of paper on sheriff.
Every paper required by law to be served on the sheriff may be served on him in person, or left at his office during his business hours.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 112; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-818.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-820 Default as to writ or process; penalties.

19-820.
Default as to writ or process; penalties.
Whenever any sheriff shall neglect to make due return of any writ or process delivered to him to be executed, or shall be guilty of any default or misconduct in relation thereto, he shall be liable to fine or attachment, or both, at the discretion of the court, subject to appeal; such fine, however, not to exceed two hundred dollars; and also an action for damages to the party aggrieved.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 114; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-820.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-821 Demanding or receiving illegal fees; penalties.

19-821.
Demanding or receiving illegal fees; penalties.
No sheriff shall, directly or indirectly, ask, demand or receive, for any service to be by him performed in the discharge of any of his official duties, any greater fees than are allowed by law, on pain of forfeiting treble damages to the party aggrieved, and in being fined in a sum not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than two thousand dollars.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 115; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-821.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-822 Uniforms and display of badges by sheriff and deputies; requirements; exceptions.

19-822.
Uniforms and display of badges by sheriff and deputies; requirements; exceptions.
County sheriffs and their deputies, when on duty, shall be dressed in a distinctive uniform which shall be furnished by the county, and display a badge of office: Provided, The wearing of such uniform and badge shall be discretionary at the option of the sheriff when he or his deputies are engaged in special investigations or mental patient assignments: And provided further, That special deputies appointed by the sheriff, detectives, clerical personnel and civil process servers; and deputies while engaged in the transportation of prisoners may be excluded from the requirements of this section at the option of the sheriff.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 142, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 115, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-823 Allowance for uniform expense in counties with a population of less than 200,000.

19-823.
Allowance for uniform expense in counties with a population of less than 200,000.
County sheriffs and their deputies in counties of less than two hundred thousand (200,000) population shall each receive an allowance for uniform expense of not less than ten dollars ($10) per month, to be paid by the county which such officers serve.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 142, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-824 Uniforms.

19-824.
Uniforms.
The uniform required herein shall be readily distinguishable from the uniform of other law enforcement agencies in the state of Kansas. The sheriff of each county shall designate the color and design of the uniform to be worn by the sheriff and deputies in such sheriff's department.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 142, § 3; L. 1998, ch. 115, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-826 Fingerprinting of sheriff and candidates for office of sheriff; exception; fingerprints forwarded to K.B.I. for background investigation; cost.

19-826.
Fingerprinting of sheriff and candidates for office of sheriff; exception; fingerprints forwarded to K.B.I. for background investigation; cost.
(a) Before January 1, 1988, each person holding office as sheriff of any county in this state on the effective date of this act shall be fingerprinted as provided by this section.
(b) Before assuming the office of sheriff of any county in this state, a person, other than an undersheriff or county clerk temporarily serving as sheriff pursuant to K.S.A. 19-804 or 19-804a, and amendments thereto, shall be fingerprinted as provided by this section. If the person is a candidate for the office of sheriff, such person shall be fingerprinted at the time of the filing of: (1) Nomination papers or a declaration of intent to become such a candidate; (2) a certificate of nomination as such a candidate of a political party; or (3) a certificate of election to fill a vacancy in such a candidacy.
(c) Fingerprinting pursuant to this section shall be done by the law enforcement agency of the county in the presence of the county election officer. The county election officer shall forthwith forward the fingerprints to the Kansas bureau of investigation for a search of state and national fingerprint files to determine whether the person qualifies for the office of sheriff pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A. 19-801b, and amendments thereto. The Kansas bureau of investigation shall certify any conviction record of the person, or lack thereof, found as a result of such search to the county election officer and, if such a record is found, to the attorney general. If the person is a candidate for the office of sheriff and is found, as a result of the search, to be unqualified for such office, the county election officer shall notify the person within three days. Such person found to be unqualified for such office shall have five days from the date of the notice given by the Kansas bureau of investigation to: (1) Present evidence to the county election officer showing error in the conviction record certified by the Kansas bureau of investigation; and (2) seek correction of any such error by the Kansas bureau of investigation. If there is no error in such conviction record, the county election officer shall terminate the person's candidacy and remove the person's name from the ballot.
(d) Fingerprints taken and submitted pursuant to this section shall be on forms approved by the attorney general.
(e) The cost of a search of fingerprint files pursuant to this section shall be paid by the person being fingerprinted.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 93, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-827 Payment for services provided by certain special deputies.

19-827.
Payment for services provided by certain special deputies.
A special deputy appointed under K.S.A. 19-805a, and amendments thereto, may receive payment for services rendered and shall have general law enforcement authority throughout the county if such special deputy has satisfactorily completed the basic course of instruction required for permanent appointment as a part-time law enforcement officer under K.S.A. 74-5607a, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1996, ch. 149, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 8 - Sheriff › 19-828 Multijurisdictional law enforcement group.

19-828.
Multijurisdictional law enforcement group.
Any county in the state of Kansas which borders another state, with the agreement of the sheriff, may enter into agreement with the political subdivisions in such other state's contiguous county to form a multijurisdictional law enforcement group for the enforcement of drug and controlled substances laws or for the prevention, detection or investigation of any terroristic activity. Such other state's law enforcement officers may be deputized as officers of the counties of this state participating in such an agreement and shall be deemed to have met all requirements of law enforcement training and certification required under K.S.A. 74-5601 et seq., and amendments thereto, if such officers have satisfied the applicable law enforcement officer training and certification standards in force in such other state. Such other state's law enforcement officers shall have the same powers and immunities as law enforcement officers certified and commissioned in Kansas while conducting investigations to enforce drug and controlled substances laws or engaged in the prevention, detection or investigation of terroristic activity with the multijurisdictional enforcement group.
History:
L. 1999, ch. 170, § 6; L. 2004, ch. 118, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 11 - Probate Judge › 19-1104 Public administrator, Wyandotte county.

19-1104.
Public administrator, Wyandotte county.
Laws 1903, chapter 199, [§§ 1 to 9]. Included by reference. [The title to this act is, "An act providing for a public administrator in Wyandotte county, specifying the cases in which he shall have authority to act as administrator of the estates of deceased persons, and defining his powers, duties and liabilities as such." Act omitted as not of general application].
History:
R.S. 1923, 19-1104.