2006 Kansas Code - 38-16,131

      38-16,131.   Modification of sentence. On and after July 1, 1999:

      (a)   The commissioner of juvenile justice may petition the court to modify the placement sentence established in K.S.A. 38-16,129, and amendments thereto, after a juvenile offender has served the minimum term indicated by the placement sentence, based upon program completion, positive behavior modification and progress made.

      (b)   If the court grants the modification, the sentence shall be shortened, and the term of aftercare that was pronounced at sentencing shall commence.

      (c)   If the court does not grant the modification, the juvenile's attorney may petition for modification and a formal hearing shall be granted.

      (d)   The aftercare supervisor may petition the court for early discharge, extension or revocation from conditional release or aftercare.

      History:   L. 1997, ch. 156, § 25; May 22.