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§ 38-540 — Commitment to home by district court

Kansas § 38-540
JurisdictionKansas
Ch. 38MINORS
Art. 5DETENTION AND PARENTAL HOMES OR FARMS

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 38-540 (2026).

Text

Any boy or girl over whom the judge of the district court is by law given jurisdiction and authority, may be committed to such home in the discretion of said court.

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Legislative History

L. 1967, ch. 242, § 5; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 178; January 10, 1977.

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