Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-4402
Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-4209, and amendments thereto, the municipal judge may compel the appearance of an accused person. In addition to the procedures provided in K.S.A. 12-4305, and amendments thereto, the municipal judge, upon request, may permit appearance, pleas and satisfaction of the judgment and sentence of the court by counsel or by mail.
L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4402; L. 1986, ch. 84, § 4; July 1.