Kansas § 38-2253 Dispositional hearing; purpose; time

Kansas Statutes

§ 38-2253 — Dispositional hearing; purpose; time

Kansas § 38-2253

Ch. 38MINORS

Art. 22REVISED KANSAS CODE FOR CARE OF CHILDREN

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 38-2253 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.