2012 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 39 MENTALLY ILL, INCAPACITATED AND DEPENDENT PERSONS; SOCIAL WELFARE
Article 1 LEGAL RESIDENCE
Section 39-110 Return of nonresidents to place of residence; how costs paid; arbitration with certain other states concerning legal residence.

39-110. Return of nonresidents to place of residence; how costs paid; arbitration with certain other states concerning legal residence. Any person who has not resided in the state of Kansas one year continuously prior to application for admission to a state hospital, state hospital and training center, Kansas neurological institute or sanatorium or hospital for tuberculosis, may be returned by the secretary of social and rehabilitation services either before or after his admission to the state of which he is a resident: Provided, however, That no such person shall be so returned unless arrangements to receive such person have been made in the state to which he is to be returned. The cost of the return to the person's place of residence shall be paid: First, by the person if funds are available; second, by his responsible relatives if funds are available; and third, by the state institution concerned if no other funds are available: Provided further, That the secretary of social and rehabilitation services is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to enter into agreements with the authorities of other states which shall adopt legislation consistent with this act for the arbitration of disputed questions between such states and the state of Kansas respecting the residence of such persons.