Kansas § 38-2236 - Summons; persons to be served; notice of hearing
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§ 38-2236. Summons; persons to be served; notice of hearing
38-2236. Summons; persons to be served; notice of hearing. (a) Persons to be served. The summons and a copy of the petition shall be served on:(1) The child alleged to be a child in need of care by serving the guardian ad litem appointed for the child;(2) the parents or parent having legal custody or who may be ordered to pay child support by the court;(3) the person with whom the child is residing; and(4) any other person designated by the county or district attorney.(b) A copy of the petition and notice of hearing shall be mailed by first class mail to the child's grandparents with whom the child does not reside.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 31; January 1, 2007.
Source: official Kansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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