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KS Stat § 38-2227 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2227 Child advocacy centers.

38-2227. Child advocacy centers. (a) A child advocacy center in this state shall:(1) Be a private, nonprofit incorporated agency or a governmental entity.(2) Have a neutral, child-focused facility where forensic interviews take place with children in appropriate cases of suspected or alleged physical, mental or emotional abuse or sexual abuse. All agencies shall have a place to interact with the child as investigative or treatment needs require.(3) Have a minimum designated staff that is supervised and approved by the local board of directors or governmental entity.(4) Have a multidisciplinary team that meets on a regularly scheduled basis or as the caseload of the community requires. The team shall include, but not be limited to, representatives from the state or local office prosecuting such case, law enforcement, child protective services, mental health services, a victim's advocate, child advocacy center staff and medical personnel.(5) Provide case tracking of child abuse cases seen through the center. A center shall also collect data on the number of child abuse cases seen at the center, by sex, race, age, and other relevant data, the number of cases referred for prosecution, and the number of cases referred for medical services or mental health therapy.(6) Provide medical exam services or mental health therapy, or both, on site at the child advocacy center, or provide referrals for medical exams or mental health therapy, or both, to a facility not on the site of the child advocacy center.(7) Have an interagency commitment, in writing, covering those aspects of agency participation in a multidisciplinary approach to the handling of cases involving physical, mental or emotional abuse.(8) Provide that child advocacy center employees and volunteers at the center are trained and screened in accordance with K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.(9) Provide training for child advocacy center staff who interview children in forensic children's interview technique.(b) Any child advocacy center within this state that meets the standards prescribed by this section shall be eligible to receive state funds that are appropriated by the legislature.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 22; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2228 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2228 Multidisciplinary team.

38-2228. Multidisciplinary team. The court on its own motion or upon request may, at any time, appoint a multidisciplinary team to assist in gathering information regarding a child who may be or is a child in need of care. The team may be a standing multidisciplinary team or may be appointed for a specific child. Any person appointed as a member of a multidisciplinary team may decline to serve and shall incur no civil liability as the result of declining to serve.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 23; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2229 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2229 Investigation of abuse or neglect; subpoena; request to quash.

38-2229. Investigation of abuse or neglect; subpoena; request to quash. (a) The secretary, a law enforcement officer, or a multidisciplinary team appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2228, and amendments thereto, may request disclosure of documents, reports or information in regard to a child, who is the subject of a report of abuse or neglect, by making a written verified application to the district court. Upon a finding by the court that there is probable cause to believe the information sought will assist in the investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect, the court may issue a subpoena, subpoena duces tecum or an order for the production of the requested documents, reports or information and directing the documents, reports or information to be delivered to the applicant at a specific time, date and place.(b) The time and date of delivery shall not be sooner than five days after the service of the subpoena or order, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days on which the office of the clerk of the court is not accessible. The court issuing the subpoena or order shall keep all applications filed pursuant to this subsection and a copy of the subpoena or order in a special file maintained for that purpose. Upon receiving service of a subpoena, subpoena duces tecum or an order for production pursuant to this section, the person or agency served shall give oral or written notice of service to any person known to have a right to assert a privilege or assert a right of confidentiality in regard to the documents, reports or information sought at least seven days before the date of delivery.(c) Any parent, child, guardian ad litem, person or entity subpoenaed or subject to an order of production or person or entity who claims a privilege or right of confidentiality may request in writing that the court issuing the subpoena or order of production quash the subpoena, subpoena duces tecum or order for production issued pursuant to this section. The request shall automatically stay the operation of the subpoena, subpoena duces tecum or order for production and the documents, reports or information requested shall not be delivered until the issuing court has held a hearing to determine if the documents, reports or information are subject to the claimed privilege or right of confidentiality, and whether it is in the best interests of the child for the subpoena or order to produce to be honored. The request to quash shall be filed with the district court issuing the subpoena or order at least 24 hours prior to the specified time and date of delivery, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or days on which the office of the clerk of the court is not accessible, and a copy of the written request must be given to the person subpoenaed or subject to the order for production at least 24 hours prior to the specified time and date of delivery.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 24; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 46; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2230 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2230 Same; duties of the department for children and families.

38-2230. Same; duties of the department for children and families. Whenever any person furnishes information to the secretary that a child appears to be a child in need of care, the department shall make a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the interests of the child require further action be taken. Whenever practicable, the inquiry shall include a preliminary investigation of the circumstances which were the subject of the information, including the home and environmental situation and the previous history of the child. If reasonable grounds to believe abuse or neglect exist, immediate steps shall be taken to protect the health and welfare of the abused or neglected child as well as that of any other child under the same care who may be harmed by abuse or neglect. After the inquiry, if the secretary determines it is not otherwise possible to provide those services necessary to protect the interests of the child, the secretary shall recommend to the county or district attorney that a petition be filed.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 25; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2231 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2231 Child under 18, when law enforcement officers or court services officers may take into custody; sheltering a runaway.

38-2231. Child under 18, when law enforcement officers or court services officers may take into custody; sheltering a runaway. (a) A law enforcement officer or court services officer shall take a child under 18 years of age into custody when:(1) The law enforcement officer or court services officer has a court order commanding that the child be taken into custody as a child in need of care; or(2) the law enforcement officer or court services officer has probable cause to believe that a court order commanding that the child be taken into custody as a child in need of care has been issued in this state or in another jurisdiction.(b) A law enforcement officer shall take a child under 18 years of age into custody when the officer:(1) Reasonably believes the child will be harmed if not immediately removed from the place or residence where the child has been found;(2) has probable cause to believe that the child is a runaway or a missing person or a verified missing person entry for the child can be found in the national crime information center missing person system;(3) reasonably believes the child is a victim of human trafficking, aggravated human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of a child; or(4) reasonably believes the child is experiencing a mental health crisis and is likely to cause harm to self or others.(c) (1) If a person provides shelter to a child whom the person knows is a runaway, such person shall promptly report the child's location either to a law enforcement agency or to the child's parent or other custodian.(2) If a person reports a runaway's location to a law enforcement agency pursuant to this section and a law enforcement officer of the agency has reasonable grounds to believe that it is in the child's best interests, the child may be allowed to remain in the place where shelter is being provided, subject to subsection (b), in the absence of a court order to the contrary. If the child is allowed to so remain, the law enforcement agency shall promptly notify the secretary of the child's location and circumstances.(d) Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b), a law enforcement officer may temporarily detain and assume temporary custody of any child subject to compulsory school attendance, pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3120, and amendments thereto, during the hours school is actually in session and shall deliver the child pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2232(g), and amendments thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 26; L. 2013, ch. 120, § 32; L. 2016, ch. 102, § 12; L. 2018, ch. 107, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2233 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2233 Filing of petition on referral by the department for children and families or other person; filing by individual.

38-2233. Filing of petition on referral by the department for children and families or other person; filing by individual. (a) Whenever the secretary or any other person refers a case to the county or district attorney for the purpose of filing a petition alleging that a child is a child in need of care, the county or district attorney shall review the facts, recommendations and any other evidence available and determine if the circumstances warrant filing a petition.(b) Any individual may file a petition alleging a child is a child in need of care and the individual may be represented by the individual's own attorney in the presentation of the case.(c) When a petition is filed alleging an infant surrendered pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2282, and amendments thereto, is a child in need of care, the petition shall include a request that the court find that reintegration is not a viable alternative. Such petition also shall include a request to terminate the parental rights of the parents of such infant. An expedited hearing shall be granted on any petition filed pursuant to this subsection.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 28; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2235 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2235 Procedure upon filing of petition.

38-2235. Procedure upon filing of petition. (a) Upon the filing of a petition under this code the court shall proceed by one of the following methods:(1) The court shall issue summons pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2236, and amendments thereto, setting the matter for hearing within 30 days of the date the petition is filed. The summons, with a copy of the petition attached, shall be served pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237, and amendments thereto.(2) If the child has been taken into protective custody under the provisions of K.S.A. 38-2242, and amendments thereto, and a temporary custody hearing is held as required by K.S.A. 38-2243, and amendments thereto, a copy of the petition shall be served at the hearing on each party and interested party in attendance and a record of service made a part of the proceedings. The court shall announce the time of the next hearing. Process shall be served on any party or interested party not at the temporary custody hearing pursuant to subsection (a)(1). Upon the written request of the petitioner or the county or district attorney, separate or additional summons shall be issued to any party and interested party.(b) If the petition requests custody to the secretary, the court shall cause a copy of the petition to be provided to the secretary upon filing.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 30; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2236 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2236 Summons; persons to be served; notice of hearing.

38-2236. Summons; persons to be served; notice of hearing. (a) Persons to be served. The summons and a copy of the petition shall be served on:(1) The child alleged to be a child in need of care by serving the guardian ad litem appointed for the child;(2) the parents or parent having legal custody or who may be ordered to pay child support by the court;(3) the person with whom the child is residing; and(4) any other person designated by the county or district attorney.(b) A copy of the petition and notice of hearing shall be mailed by first class mail to the child's grandparents with whom the child does not reside.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 31; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2237 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2237 Service of process.

38-2237. Service of process. Summons, notice of hearings and other process may be served by one of the following methods:(a) Personal and residence service. Personal and residence service is completed by service in substantial compliance with the provisions of K.S.A. 60-303, and amendments thereto. Personal service upon an individual outside the state shall be made in substantial compliance with the applicable provisions of K.S.A. 60-308, and amendments thereto.(b) Service by return receipt delivery. Service by return receipt delivery is completed upon mailing or sending only in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of K.S.A. 60-303, and amendments thereto.(c) First class mail service. Service may be made by first class mail, addressed to the individual to be served at the usual place of residence of the person with postage prepaid, and is completed upon the person appearing before the court in response thereto. If the person fails to appear, the summons, notice or other process shall be delivered by personal service, residential service, certified mail service or publication service.(d) Service upon confined parent. If a parent of a child who is the subject of proceedings under this code is confined in a state or federal penal institution, state or federal hospital or other institution, service shall be made by return receipt delivery to addressee only to both the person in charge of the institution and the confined parent in care of the person in charge of the institution or that person's designee. Personal service on a confined parent who is present in the courtroom cures any defect in notice to the person in charge of the institution.(e) Service by publication. If service cannot be completed after due diligence using any other method provided in this section, service may be made by publication in accordance with this subsection. Before service by publication, the petitioner, or someone on behalf of the petitioner, shall file an affidavit which shall state the affiant has made an attempt, but unsuccessful, with due diligence to ascertain the names or residences, or both, of the persons. The notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the newspaper authorized to publish legal notices in the county where the petition is filed. If a parent cannot be served by other means and due diligence has revealed with substantial certainty that the parent is residing in a particular locality, publication shall also be in a newspaper authorized to publish legal notices in that locality.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 32; L. 2007, ch. 36, § 1; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 38-2238 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2238 Proof of service.

38-2238. Proof of service. Proof of service shall be made as follows:(a) Personal or residential service. (1) Every officer to whom summons or other process is delivered for service within the state shall make written report of the place, manner and date of service of the process.(2) Every officer to whom summons or other process shall be delivered for service outside this state shall make written report of the place, manner and time of service.(3) If the process is, by order of the court, delivered to a person other than an officer for service that person shall report the place, manner and time of service by affidavit.(b) Service by mail. The clerk or a deputy clerk shall make a written report of service by mail.(c) Publication service. Service by publication shall be reported by an affidavit showing the dates upon and the newspaper in which the notice was published. A copy of the published notice shall be attached to the affidavit.(d) Amendment of report. The judge may allow an amendment of a report of service at any time and upon terms as are deemed just to correctly reflect the true manner of service.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 33; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2239 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2239 Service of other pleadings.

38-2239. Service of other pleadings. (a) Proceedings upon filing. Upon the filing of a subsequent pleading, other than a petition, indicating the necessity for a hearing, the court shall fix the time and place for the hearing.(b) Notice. The notice of hearing shall be given by the clerk, unless otherwise ordered by the court. The notice shall be dated the day it is issued, contain the name of the court and the caption in the case.(c) Notification by first class mail. Unless other provisions of this code expressly require service of process, notice of motions and other pleadings filed subsequent to the petition in connection with the case and any hearings to be held on such motions or other pleadings may be provided by first class mail, postage prepaid, to any party or interested party who has been served in accordance with K.S.A. 38-2237, and amendments thereto. Such notice shall be sent to the last address provided to the court by the party or interested party in question. Failure to appear shall not invalidate notice by first class mail. Notice by mail is not required if the court orally notifies a party or interested party of the time and place of the hearing.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 34; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2240 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2240 Subpoenas; witness fees.

38-2240. Subpoenas; witness fees. (a) Subject to K.S.A. 38-2241, and amendments thereto, a party or interested party shall be entitled to the use of subpoenas and other compulsory process to obtain the attendance of witnesses. Except as otherwise provided by this code, subpoenas and other compulsory processes shall be issued and served in the same manner and the disobedience thereof punished the same as in other civil cases.(b) The court shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses from any county in the state for proceedings under this code.(c) Only witnesses who have been subpoenaed shall be allowed witness fees and mileage. No witness shall be entitled to be paid fees or mileage before the witness' actual appearance at court.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 35; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2245 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2245 Discovery.

38-2245. Discovery. (a) After a hearing and a finding that discovery procedures, as described in K.S.A. 60-226 through 60-237, and amendments thereto, will expedite the proceedings, the judge may allow discovery subject to limitations.(b) Upon request of any party or interested party, any other party or interested party shall disclose the names of all potential witnesses.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 40; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 38-2246 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 38 - Minors|Article 22 - Revised Kansas Code For Care Of Children|38-2246 Continuances.

38-2246. Continuances. All proceedings under this code shall be disposed of without unnecessary delay. Continuances shall not be granted unless good cause is shown.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 41; Jan. 1, 2007.