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Kansas SVP Verdict Dismissed for Untimely Trial
The Kansas Supreme Court held that failure to try a person alleged to be a
sexually violent predator ("SVP") within the statutorily prescribed time
period divests the trial court of jurisdiction over the SVP petition,
requiring dismissal with prejudice. In April 2000, a petition was filed to
have Edgar Searcy …
sexually violent predator ("SVP") within the statutorily prescribed time
period divests the trial court of jurisdiction over the SVP petition,
requiring dismissal with prejudice. In April 2000, a petition was filed to
have Edgar Searcy …
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