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KS Stat § 38-2267 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2267 Procedure upon receipt of request.

38-2267. Procedure upon receipt of request. (a) Upon receiving a petition or motion requesting termination of parental rights or appointment of permanent custodian, the court shall set the time and place for the hearing, which shall be held within 90 days. A continuance shall be granted only if the court finds it is in the best interests of the child. Upon motion of a party, the chief judge shall reassign a petition or motion requesting termination of parental rights from a district magistrate judge to a district judge pursuant to subsection (e) of K.S.A. 20-302b, and amendments thereto.(b) (1) The court shall give notice of the hearing: (A) To the parties and interested parties, as provided in K.S.A. 38-2236 and 38-2237, and amendments thereto; (B) to all 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; (C) in any case in which a parent of a child cannot be located by the exercise of due diligence, to the parents nearest relative who can be located, if any; and (D) to the foster parents, preadoptive parents or relatives providing care.(2) This notice shall be given by return receipt delivery not less than 10 business days before the hearing. Individuals receiving notice pursuant to this subsection shall not be made a party or interested party to the action solely on the basis of this notice.(3) The provisions of this subsection shall not require additional service to any party or interested party who could not be located by the exercise of due diligence in the initial notice of the filing of a petition for a child in need of care.(c) At the beginning of the hearing the court shall determine that due diligence has been used in determining the identity and location of the persons listed in subsection (b) and in accomplishing service of process.(d) Prior to a hearing on a petition, a motion requesting termination of parental rights or a motion for appointment of a permanent custodian, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent any parent who fails to appear and may award a reasonable fee to the attorney for services. The fee may be assessed as an expense in the proceedings.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 62; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2270 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2270 Custody for adoption.

38-2270. Custody for adoption. (a) When parental rights have been terminated and it appears that adoption is a viable alternative, the court shall enter one of the following orders:(1) An order granting custody of the child, for adoption proceedings, to the secretary or a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Kansas authorized to care for and surrender children for adoption as provided in K.S.A. 38-112 et seq., and amendments thereto. The person, secretary or corporation shall have authority to place the child in a family home, and give consent for the legal adoption of the child which shall be the only consent required to authorize the entry of an order or decree of adoption.(2) An order granting custody of the child to proposed adoptive parents and consenting to the adoption of the child by the proposed adoptive parents.(b) In making an order under subsection (a), the court shall give preference, to the extent that the court finds it is in the best interests of the child, first to granting such custody for adoption to a relative of the child and second to granting such custody to a person with whom the child has close emotional ties.(c) Discharge upon adoption. When an adoption decree has been filed with the court in the child in need of care case, the secretary's custody shall cease, the court's jurisdiction over the child shall cease and the court shall enter an order to that effect.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 65; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2273 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2273 Appeals; procedure; verification; continuing jurisdiction.

38-2273. Appeals; procedure; verification; continuing jurisdiction. (a) An appeal may be taken by any party or interested party from any order of temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, finding of unfitness or termination of parental rights.(b) An appeal from an order entered by a district magistrate judge who is not regularly admitted to practice law in Kansas shall be to a district judge. The appeal shall be heard on the basis of the record within 30 days from the date the notice of appeal is filed. If no record was made of the proceedings, the trial shall be de novo.(c) Procedure on appeal shall be governed by article 21 of chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, appeals under this section shall have priority over all other cases.(e) Every notice of appeal, docketing statement and brief shall be verified by the appellant if the appellant has been personally served at any time during the proceedings. Failure to have the required verification shall result in the dismissal of the appeal.(f) While a case is on appeal from the district court, the district court or magistrate court shall continue to have jurisdiction over all issues not specifically appealed and shall conduct timely permanency hearings.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 68; L. 2010, ch. 75, § 16; L. 2014, ch. 71, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2274 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2274 Temporary orders pending appeal; status of orders appealed from.

38-2274. Temporary orders pending appeal; status of orders appealed from. (a) Pending the determination of the appeal, any order appealed from shall continue in force unless modified by temporary orders as provided in subsection (b).(b) The court on appeal, pending a hearing, may modify the order appealed from and may make any temporary orders concerning the care and custody of the child that the court considers advisable.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 69; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2275 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2275 Fees and expenses.

38-2275. Fees and expenses. (a) When an appeal is taken pursuant to this code, fees if the guardian ad litem or of an attorney appointed to represent a parent shall be fixed by the district court. The fees, together with the costs of transcripts and records on appeal, shall be taxed as expenses on appeal. The court on appeal may assess the fees and expenses against a party or interested party or order that they be paid from the general fund of the county.(b) When the court orders the fees and expenses assessed against a party or interested party, such fees shall be paid from the county general fund, subject to reimbursement by the party or interested party against whom the fees were assessed. The county may enforce the order as a civil judgment, except the county shall not be required to pay the docket fee or fee for execution.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 70; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2276 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2276 Prohibiting detainment or placement of child in jail.

38-2276. Prohibiting detainment or placement of child in jail. No child under 18 years of age shall be detained or placed in any jail pursuant to the code.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 71; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2277 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2277 Determination of child support.

38-2277. Determination of child support. (a) In determining the amount of a child support order under the code, the court shall apply the Kansas child support guidelines adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 20-165, and amendments thereto.(b) If the appropriate amount of support under the Kansas child support guidelines cannot be determined because any necessary fact is not proven by evidence or by stipulation of the appropriate parent, the court shall apply one or more of the following presumptions:(1) Both parents have only gross earned income equal to 40 hours per week at the federal minimum wage then in effect;(2) neither parent's income is subject to adjustment for any reason;(3) the number of children is as alleged in the petition;(4) the age of each child is as alleged in the petition or, if unknown, is between seven and 15 years;(5) no adjustment for child care, health or dental insurance or income tax exemption is appropriate; or(6) neither parent is entitled to any other credit or adjustment.(c) If the county or district attorney determines that: (1) A parent will contest the amount of support resulting from application of the guidelines; (2) the parent is or may be entitled to an adjustment pursuant to the guidelines; and (3) it is in the child's best interests to resolve the support issue promptly and with minimal hostility, the county or district attorney may enter into a stipulation with the parent as to the amount of child support for that parent. The amount of support may be based upon one or more of the presumptions in subsection (b). Except for good cause or as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 38-2279, and amendments thereto, a stipulation under this subsection shall be binding upon the court and all parties or interested parties. The criteria for application of this subsection shall be incorporated into the journal entry or judgment form.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 72; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2278 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2278 Journal entry for child support.

38-2278. Journal entry for child support. When child support is ordered pursuant to the code, a separate journal entry or judgment form shall be made for each parent ordered to pay child support. The journal entry or judgment form shall be entitled:"In the matter of __________ and __________"  (obligee's name)  (obligor's name)and shall contain no reference to the privileged official file or social file in the case except the facts necessary to establish personal jurisdiction over the parent, the name and date of birth of each child, and findings of fact and conclusions of law directly related to the child support obligation. If the court issues an income withholding order for the parent, it shall be captioned in the same manner.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 73; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2280 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2280 Remedies supplemental not substitute.

38-2280. Remedies supplemental not substitute. The remedies provided in this code with respect to child support are in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 75; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2281 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2281 Family services and community intervention fund; child in need of care, purpose of expenditure of moneys.

38-2281. Family services and community intervention fund; child in need of care, purpose of expenditure of moneys. There is hereby established in the state treasury the family services and community intervention fund which shall be administered by the secretary. The secretary may accept money from any source for the purposes for which money in the family services and community intervention fund may be expended. Moneys received shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the family services and community intervention fund. All moneys in the family services and community intervention fund shall be used for the purpose of assisting state, county or local governments or political subdivisions thereof or community agencies to provide services, intervention and support services to children alleged or adjudged to be a child in need of care, especially those youth at risk because of such child's own actions or behaviors and not due to abuse or neglect by a parent, guardian or other person responsible for such child's care. The purpose of the family services and community intervention fund shall be to enhance the ability of families and children to resolve problems within the family and community by the collaboration of governmental and local service providers that might otherwise result in a child becoming subject to the jurisdiction of the court. All expenditures from the family services and community intervention fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary or by a person or persons designated by the secretary.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 76; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2283 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2283 Application to existing cases.

38-2283. Application to existing cases. (a) In addition to all actions concerning a child in need of care commenced on or after January 1, 2007, this code also applies to proceedings commenced before January 1, 2007, unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of the code would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of judicial proceedings or prejudice the rights of a party or an interested party, in which case the particular provision of this code does not apply and the previous code applies.(b) If a right is acquired, extinguished or barred upon the expiration of a prescribed period that has commenced to run under any other statute before January 1, 2007, that statute continues to apply to the right, even if it has been repealed or superceded.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 78; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2284 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2284 Precedence of certain orders issued under revised Kansas code for care of children and revised Kansas juvenile justice code.

38-2284. Precedence of certain orders issued under revised Kansas code for care of children and revised Kansas juvenile justice code. Any  order  issued pursuant to the revised Kansas code for care of children or the revised Kansas juvenile justice code, shall take precedence over any order under article 21 of chapter 59 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto (adoption and relinquishment act), or article 30 of chapter 59 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto (guardians and conservators), until jurisdiction under the revised Kansas code for care of children or the revised Kansas juvenile justice code is terminated.History: L. 2010, ch. 75, § 1; L. 2011, ch. 24, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2285 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2285 Awarding high school diplomas; requirements.

38-2285. Awarding high school diplomas; requirements. (a) The board of education of a school district shall award a high school diploma to any person requesting a diploma if such person: (1) Is at least 17 years of age; (2) is enrolled or resides in such school district; (3) is or has been a child in the custody of the secretary, or in the custody of a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state, at any time on or after such person's 14th birthday; and (4) has achieved at least the minimum high school graduation requirements adopted by the state board of education.(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the revised Kansas code for care of children.History: L. 2011, ch. 60, § 1; L. 2013, ch. 79, § 2; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 38-2286 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2286 Child removed from custody of parent, substantial consideration of grandparent.

38-2286. Child removed from custody of parent, substantial consideration of grandparent. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of other statutes, when a child is removed from the custody of a parent and not placed with the child's other parent, a grandparent who requests custody shall receive substantial consideration when evaluating what custody, visitation or residency arrangements are in the best interests of the child. Such evaluation of custody, visitation or residency arrangements shall be stated on the record.(b) In deciding whether to give custody to a grandparent, the court should be guided by the best interests of the child and should consider all relevant factors including, but not limited to, the following:(1) The wishes of the parents, child and grandparent;(2) the extent to which the grandparent has cared for, nurtured and supported the child;(3) the intent and circumstances under which the child is placed with the grandparent, including whether domestic violence is a factor and whether the child is placed to allow the parent to seek work or attend school; and(4) the physical and mental health of all individuals involved.(c) If the court does not give custody of a child to a grandparent pursuant to subsection (b) and the child is placed in the custody of the secretary for children and families, a grandparent who requests placement of the child in such grandparent's home shall receive substantial consideration in the evaluation of the secretary's placement of the child. The secretary shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, all factors listed in subsection (b) in deciding whether to place the child in the home of such grandparent. If the secretary decides that the child is not to be placed in the home of such grandparent, the secretary shall prepare and maintain a written report providing the specific reasons for such finding.(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to actions filed under the Kansas adoption and relinquishment act, K.S.A. 59-2111 et seq., and amendments thereto.(e) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the revised Kansas code for care of children.History: L. 2012, ch. 115, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 66; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2287 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2287 Child in custody, victim of certain conduct; special assessment to determine safety, placement and treatment needs.

38-2287. Child in custody, victim of certain conduct; special assessment to determine safety, placement and treatment needs. (a) Whenever a child is in custody, as defined in K.S.A. 38-2202, and amendments thereto, and there is reason to believe such child has been subjected to an act which would constitute human trafficking or aggravated human trafficking, as defined by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-5426, and amendments thereto, or commercial sexual exploitation of a child, as defined by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-6422, and amendments thereto, or the child committed an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute selling sexual relations, as defined by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-6419, and amendments thereto, the court shall refer the child to the secretary for children and families for an assessment to determine safety, placement, treatment and service needs for the child. The secretary shall use a validated, evidence-based assessment tool or instrument to assess such needs and shall make appropriate recommendations to the court. The secretary shall provide only a summary of the results from the assessment tool or instrument, not the complete assessment tool or instrument.(b) When any law enforcement officer takes into custody any child as provided in K.S.A. 38-2231(b)(3), and amendments thereto, the law enforcement officer shall contact the department for children and families to begin an assessment to determine safety, appropriate and timely placement and appropriate services to meet the immediate needs of the child.(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the revised Kansas code for care of children.History: L. 2013, ch. 120, § 5; L. 2016, ch. 102, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2288 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2288 CINC placement in a juvenile detention facility.

38-2288. CINC placement in a juvenile detention facility. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no child alleged or found to be a child in need of care may be placed in a juvenile detention facility, unless the child is also alleged to be a juvenile offender and such placement is authorized by K.S.A. 38-2330 or 38-2343, and amendments thereto.(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the revised Kansas code for care of children.History: L. 2014, ch. 126, § 2; L. 2016, ch. 46, § 28; July 1, 2019.
KS Stat § 38-2289 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2289 Child in custody, victim of certain conduct; reporting of information.

38-2289. Child in custody, victim of certain conduct; reporting of information. (a) Immediately after receiving information that a child has been identified as a victim of human trafficking, aggravated human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of a child, and in no case later than 24 hours after receiving such information, the secretary shall report such information to law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction.(b) Immediately after receiving information that a child in the custody of the secretary is missing, and in no case later than 24 hours after receiving such information, the secretary shall report such information to the national center for missing and exploited children and the law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction from which the child is missing. The law enforcement agency shall enter such information into the missing person system of the national crime information center and the missing and unidentified person system of the Kansas bureau of investigation, in accordance with K.S.A. 75-712c, and amendments thereto.(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the revised Kansas code for care of children.History: L. 2016, ch. 102, § 6; July 1.