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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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