§ 75-7601 — Citation of act; definitions

Kansas § 75-7601

• Jurisdiction: Kansas
• Ch. 75: STATE DEPARTMENTS; PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
• Art. 76: OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE

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(a) K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 75-7601 through 75-7606, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the child advocate act.
(b) As used in the child advocate act:
(1) "Child" means any individual under 18 years of age who:
(A) Is in the custody of the secretary for children and families;
(B) may be alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq., and amendments thereto;
(C) is alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq.; or
(D) is currently or was receiving services or treatment from the department of corrections within the previous five years; and
(2) "office" means the office of the child advocate and includes the child advocate and staff.

Legislative History

L. 2024, ch. 73, § 1; July 1.