Kansas § 38-2283 - Application to existing cases
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§ 38-2283. Application to existing cases
38-2283. Application to existing cases. (a) In addition to all actions concerning a child in need of care commenced on or after January 1, 2007, this code also applies to proceedings commenced before January 1, 2007, unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of the code would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of judicial proceedings or prejudice the rights of a party or an interested party, in which case the particular provision of this code does not apply and the previous code applies.(b) If a right is acquired, extinguished or barred upon the expiration of a prescribed period that has commenced to run under any other statute before January 1, 2007, that statute continues to apply to the right, even if it has been repealed or superceded.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 78; January 1, 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas § 38-2283
What does Kansas Statutes Annotated § 38-2283 cover?
Section 38-2283 ("Application to existing cases") is part of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Kansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Kansas § 38-2283?
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Is this the official text of Kansas law?
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How does Kansas § 38-2283 apply to my situation?
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