12-4503 - Same; order of presentation.

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KS Code › Chapter 12 › Article 45 › Section 12-4503

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12-4503. Same; order of presentation. The order of trial shall be:

(a) Opening statement of prosecution, unless waived;

(b) evidence by the prosecution;

(c) opening statement of accused person, unless waived;

(d) evidence by the accused person, unless waived;

(e) rebuttal evidence, unless waived; and

(f) closing arguments, unless waived.

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