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      38-1627.   Service of process. Summons, notice of hearing or other process may be served by one of the following methods:

      (a)   Personal service. Personal service is completed by delivering a copy of the process personally to the person named therein.

      (b)   Residential service. Residential service is completed by leaving a copy of the process with a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein or in a conspicuous place at the usual place of residence of the person named therein at least 48 hours prior to the hearing for which the summons, notice or other process is issued.

      (c)   Restricted mail service. Service by restricted mail is completed upon mailing in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 60-103 and amendments thereto.

      (d)   Regular mail service. Service may be made by regular 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, residential or restricted mail service.

      History:   L. 1982, ch. 182, § 81; Jan. 1, 1983.