2025 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees
Article 76 - Office Of The Child Advocate
75-7601 Citation of act; definitions.

Universal Citation:
KS Stat § 75-7601 (2025)
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75-7601. Citation of act; definitions.
(a) K.S.A. 2025 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.

History: L. 2024, ch. 73, ยง 1; July 1.

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