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§ 38-2345 Nolo contendere.

Article 23.—REVISED KANSAS JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE

A plea of nolo contendere is a formal declaration that the juvenile does not contest the charge. When a plea of nolo contendere is accepted the court shall adjudicate the juvenile to be a juvenile offender. The plea cannot be used against the juvenile as an admission in any other action based on the same act.

Amendment history: L. 2006, ch. 169, § 45; January 1, 2007.