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KS Stat § 38-2247 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2247 Attendance at proceedings; confidentiality.

38-2247. Attendance at proceedings; confidentiality. (a) Adjudication. Proceedings prior to and including adjudication under this code shall be open to attendance by any person unless the court determines that closed proceedings or the exclusion of that person would be in the best interests of the child or is necessary to protect the privacy rights of the parents.(1) The court may not exclude the guardian ad litem, parties and interested parties.(2) Members of the news media shall comply with supreme court rule 1001.(b) Disposition. Proceedings pertaining to the disposition of a child adjudicated to be in need of care shall be closed to all persons except the parties, the guardian ad litem, interested parties and their attorneys, officers of the court, a court appointed special advocate and the custodian.(1) Other persons may be permitted to attend with the consent of the parties or by order of the court, if the court determines that it would be in the best interests of the child or the conduct of the proceedings, subject to such limitations as the court determines to be appropriate.(2) The court may exclude any person if the court determines that such person's exclusion would be in the best interests of the child or the conduct of the proceedings.(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the court shall permit the attendance at the proceedings of up to two people designated by the parent of the child, both of whom have participated in a parent ally orientation program approved by the judicial administrator.(1) Such parent ally orientation program shall include, but not be limited to, information concerning the confidentiality of the proceedings; the child and parent's right to counsel; the definitions and jurisdiction pursuant to the Kansas code for care of children; the types and purposes of the hearings; options for informal supervision and dispositions; placement options; the parents' obligation to financially support the child while the child is in the state's custody; obligations of the secretary for children and families; obligations of entities that contract with the Kansas department for children and families for family preservation, foster care and adoption; the termination of parental rights; the procedures for appeals; and the basic rules regarding court procedure.(2) The court may remove the parent's ally or allies from a proceeding if such ally becomes disruptive in the present proceeding or has been found disruptive in a prior proceeding.(d) Preservation of confidentiality. If information required to be kept confidential by K.S.A. 38-2209, and amendments thereto, is to be introduced into evidence and there are persons in attendance who are not authorized to receive the information, the court may exclude those persons during the presentation of the evidence or conduct an in camera inspection of the evidence.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 42; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 9; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 63; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2248 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2248 Stipulations and no contest statements.

38-2248. Stipulations and no contest statements. (a) In any proceedings under this code, parents, persons with whom the child has been residing pursuant to subsection (d) of K.S.A. 38-2241, and amendments thereto, and guardians ad litem may stipulate or enter no contest statements to all or part of the allegations in the petition.(b) Prior to the acceptance of any stipulation or no contest statement, other than to names, ages, parentage or other preliminary matters, the court shall ask each of the persons listed in subsection (a) the following questions:(1) Do you understand that you have a right to a hearing on the allegations contained in the petition?(2) Do you understand that you may be represented by an attorney and, if you are a parent and financially unable to employ an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney for you, if you so request?(3) One of the following: (A) Do you understand that a stipulation is an admission that the statements in the petition are true or (B) Do you understand that a no contest statement neither admits nor denies the statement in the petition but allows the court to find that the statements in the petition are true?(4) Do you understand that, if the court accepts your stipulation or no contest statement, you will not be able to appeal that finding, the court may find the child to be a child in need of care and the court will then make further orders as to the care, custody and supervision of the child?(5) Do you understand that, if the court finds the child to be a child in need of care, the court is not bound by any agreement or recommendation of the parties as to disposition and placement of the child?(c) Before accepting a stipulation the court shall find that there is a factual basis for the stipulation.(d) Before an adjudication based on a no contest statement, the court shall find from a proffer of evidence that there is a factual basis.(e) In proceedings other than termination of parental rights proceedings under this code if all persons listed in subsection (a) do not stipulate or enter no contest statements, the court shall hear evidence as to those persons, if they are present. The case may proceed by proffer as to persons not present, unless they appear by counsel and have instructed counsel to object.(f) In evidentiary hearings for termination of parental rights under this code, the case may proceed by proffer as to parties not present, unless they appear by counsel and have instructed counsel to object.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 43; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2250 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2250 Degree of proof.

38-2250. Degree of proof. The petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the child is a child in need of care.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 45; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2251 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2251 Adjudication.

38-2251. Adjudication. (a) If the court finds that the child is not a child in need of care, the court shall enter an order dismissing the proceedings.(b) If the court finds that the child is a child in need of care, the court shall enter an order adjudicating the child to be a child in need of care and may proceed to enter other orders as authorized by this code.(c) A final adjudication or dismissal shall be entered within 60 days from the date of the filing of the petition, unless good cause for a continuance is shown on the record.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 46; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 11; L. 2010, ch. 75, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2252 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2252 Predispositional alternative; placement with person other than child's parent; conference; recommendations; immunity.

38-2252. Predispositional alternative; placement with person other than child's parent; conference; recommendations; immunity. (a) Before placement pursuant to this code of a child with a person other than the child's parent, the secretary, the court or the court services officer, at the direction of the court, may convene a conference of persons determined by the court, the secretary or the court services officer to have a potential interest in determining a placement which is in the best interests of the child. Such persons shall be given any information relevant to the determination of the placement of the child, including the needs of the child and any other information that would be helpful in making a placement in the best interests of the child. After presentation of the information, such persons shall be permitted to discuss and recommend to the secretary or the court services officer the person or persons with whom it would be in the child's best interest to be placed. Unless the secretary or the court services officer determines that there is good cause to place the child with a person other than as recommended, the child shall be placed in accordance with the recommendations.(b) A person participating in a conference pursuant to this section shall have immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the person's participation.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 47; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2253 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2253 Dispositional hearing; purpose; time.

38-2253. Dispositional hearing; purpose; time. (a) At a dispositional hearing, the court shall receive testimony and other relevant information with regard to the safety and well being of the child and may enter orders regarding:(1) Case planning which sets forth the responsibilities and timelines necessary to achieve permanency for the child; and(2) custody of the child.(b) An order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication if notice has been provided pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2254, and amendments thereto, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown.(c) If the dispositional hearing meets the requirements of K.S.A. 38-2265, and amendments thereto, the dispositional hearing may serve as a permanency hearing.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 48; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2254 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2254 Same; notice.

38-2254. Same; notice. (a) Unless waived by the persons entitled to notice, the court shall require notice of the time and place of the dispositional hearing be given to the parties and interested parties.(b) The court shall require notice and the right to be heard as to proposals for living arrangements for the child, the services to be provided the child and the child's family, and the proposed permanency goal for the child to the following:(1) The child's foster parent or parents or permanent custodian providing care for the child;(2) preadoptive parents for the child, if any;(3) the child's grandparents at their last known addresses or if no grandparent is living or if no living grandparent's address is known, to the closest relative of each of the child's parents whose address is known;(4) the person having custody of the child; and(5) upon request, by any person having close emotional ties with the child and who is deemed by the court to be essential to the deliberations before the court.(c) The notice required by this subsection shall be given by first class mail, not less than 10 business days before the hearing.(d) Individuals receiving notice pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be made a party or interested party to the action solely on the basis of this notice and the right to be heard. The right to be heard shall be at a time and in a manner determined by the court and does not confer an entitlement to appear in person at government expense.(e) The provisions of this subsection shall not require additional notice to any person otherwise receiving notice of the hearing pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2239, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 49; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 12; L. 2018, ch. 107, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2256 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2256 Rehearing.

38-2256. Rehearing. After the entry of any dispositional order, the court may rehear the matter on its own motion or the motion of a party or interested party. Upon notice, pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2254, and amendments thereto, and after the rehearing, the court may enter any dispositional order authorized by this code, except that a child support order which has been registered under K.S.A. 38-2279, and amendments thereto, may only be modified pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2279, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 51; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2257 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2257 Permanency planning at disposition.

38-2257. Permanency planning at disposition. If a child is placed outside the child's home at the dispositional hearing and no permanency plan is made a part of the record of the hearing, a written permanency plan shall be prepared pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2263, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 52; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2259 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2259 Emergency change of placement; removal from home of parent, findings of court.

38-2259. Emergency change of placement; removal from home of parent, findings of court. (a) When an emergency exists requiring immediate action to assure the safety and protection of the child or the secretary is notified that the foster parents or shelter facility refuse to allow the child to remain, the secretary may transfer the child to another foster home or shelter facility without prior court approval. The secretary shall notify the court of the action at the earliest practical time. When the child is removed from the home of a parent after having been placed in the home for a period of six months or longer, the secretary shall present to the court in writing the specific nature of the emergency and reasons why it is contrary to the welfare of the child to remain in the placement and request a finding by the court whether remaining in the home is contrary to the welfare of the child. If the court enters an order the court shall make a finding as to whether an emergency exists. The court shall provide the secretary with a copy of the order. In making the finding, the court may rely on documentation submitted by the secretary or may set the date for a hearing on the matter. If the secretary requests such a finding, the court shall provide the secretary with a written copy of the finding by the court not more than 45 days from the date of the request.(b) The court shall not enter an order approving the removal of a child from the home of a parent pursuant to this section unless the court first finds probable cause that: (1) (A) The child is likely to sustain harm if not immediately removed from the home;(B) allowing the child to remain in home is contrary to the welfare of the child; or(C) immediate placement of the child is in the best interest of the child; and(2) reasonable efforts have been made to maintain the family unit and prevent the unnecessary removal of the child from the child's home or that an emergency exists which threatens the safety to the child.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 54; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2261 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2261 Reports made by foster parents.

38-2261. Reports made by foster parents. The secretary shall notify the foster parent or parents that the foster parent or parents have a right to submit a report. Copies of the report shall be available to the parties and interested parties. The report made by foster parents shall be on a form created and provided by the Kansas department for children and families.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 56; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 64; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2262 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2262 Placement; testimony of certain children.

38-2262. Placement; testimony of certain children. At any hearing under the code, the court, if requested by the child, shall  allow the child to address the court, if the child is 10 years of age  or older.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 57; L. 2011, ch. 24, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2263 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2263 Permanency planning.

38-2263. Permanency planning. (a) The goal of permanency planning is to assure, in so far as is possible, that children have permanency and stability in their living situations and that the continuity of family relationships and connections is preserved. In planning for permanency, the safety and well being of children shall be paramount.(b) Whenever a child is subject to the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to the code, an initial permanency plan shall be developed for the child and submitted to the court within 30 days of the initial order of the court. If the child is in the custody of the secretary, or the secretary is providing services to the child, the secretary shall prepare the plan. Otherwise, the plan shall be prepared by the person who has custody or, if directed by the court, by a court services officer.(c) A permanency plan is a written document prepared in consultation with the child, if the child is 14 years of age or older and the child is able, and, where possible, in consultation with the child's parents, and which:(1) Describes the permanency goal which, if achieved, will most likely give the child a permanent and safe living arrangement;(2) describes the child's level of physical health, mental and emotional health, and educational functioning;(3) provides an assessment of the needs of the child and family;(4) describes the services to be provided the child, the child's parents and the child's foster parents, if appropriate;(5) includes a description of the tasks and responsibilities designed to achieve the plan and to whom assigned; and(6) includes measurable objectives and time schedules for achieving the plan.(d) In addition to the requirements of subsection (c), if the child is in an out of home placement, the permanency plan shall include:(1) A plan for reintegration of the child's parent or parents or if reintegration is determined not to be a viable alternative, a statement for the basis of that conclusion and a plan for another permanent living arrangement;(2) a description of the available placement alternatives;(3) a justification for the placement selected, including a description of the safety and appropriateness of the placement; and(4) a description of the programs and services which will help the child prepare to live independently as an adult.(e) If there is a lack of agreement among persons necessary for the success of the permanency plan, the person or entity having custody of the child shall notify the court which shall set a hearing on the plan.(f) A permanency plan may be amended at any time upon agreement of the plan participants. If a permanency plan requires amendment which changes the permanency goal, the person or entity having custody of the child shall notify the court which shall set a permanency hearing pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2264 and 38-2265, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 58; L. 2016, ch. 102, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2265 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2265 Same; notice.

38-2265. Same; notice. (a) (1) The court shall require notice of the time and place of the permanency hearing be given to the parties and interested parties. The notice shall state that the person receiving the notice shall have the right to be heard at the hearing.(2) If the child is 14 years of age or older, the court shall require notice of the time and place of the permanency hearing be given to the child. Such notice shall request the child's participation in the hearing by attendance or by report to the court.(b) The court shall require notice and the right to be heard to the following:(1) The child's foster parent or parents or permanent custodian providing care for the child;(2) preadoptive parents for the child, if any;(3) the child's grandparents at their last known addresses or, if no grandparent is living or if no living grandparent's address is known, to the closest relative of each of the child's parents whose address is known;(4) the person having custody of the child; and(5) upon request, by any person having close emotional ties with the child and who is deemed by the court to be essential to the deliberations before the court.(c) The notices required by subsection (b) shall be given by first class mail, not less than 10 business days before the hearing.(d) Individuals receiving notice pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be made a party or interested party to the action solely on the basis of this notice and the right to be heard. The right to be heard shall be at a time and in a manner determined by the court and does not confer an entitlement to appear in person at government expense.(e) The provisions of this section shall not require additional notice to any person otherwise receiving notice of the hearing pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2239, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 60; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 17; L. 2016, ch. 102, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2266 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2266 Request for termination of parental rights or appointment of permanent custodian.

38-2266. Request for termination of parental rights or appointment of permanent custodian. (a) Either in the original petition filed under this code or in a motion made in an existing proceeding under this code, any party or interested party may request that either or both parents be found unfit and the parental rights of either or both parents be terminated or a permanent custodian be appointed.(b) Whenever a pleading is filed requesting termination of parental rights or appointment of a permanent custodian, the pleading shall contain a statement of specific facts which are relied upon to support the request, including dates, times and locations to the extent known.(c) In any case in which a parent of a child cannot be located by the exercise of due diligence, service by publication notice shall be ordered upon the parent.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 61; Jan. 1, 2007.