K.S.A. 19-4712: Notice to appear; contents; sufficiency.

A notice to appear shall describe the offense charged, shall summon the accused person to appear, shall contain a space in which the accused person may agree, in writing, to appear at a time not less than five days after such notice to appear is given, unless the accused person shall demand an earlier hearing. A notice to appear may be signed by a judge, the clerk of the district court, the county counselor, or any law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer.

A notice to appear shall be deemed sufficient if in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the judicial council.