Kansas § 38-2251 - Adjudication
Full text of Kansas Kansas Statutes Annotated § 38-2251 — Adjudication, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2251. Adjudication
38-2251. Adjudication. (a) If the court finds that the child is not a child in need of care, the court shall enter an order dismissing the proceedings.(b) If the court finds that the child is a child in need of care, the court shall enter an order adjudicating the child to be a child in need of care and may proceed to enter other orders as authorized by this code.(c) A final adjudication or dismissal shall be entered within 60 days from the date of the filing of the petition, unless good cause for a continuance is shown on the record.History: L. 2006, ch. 200, § 46; L. 2008, ch. 169, § 11; L. 2010, ch. 75, § 11; July 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas § 38-2251
What does Kansas Statutes Annotated § 38-2251 cover?
Section 38-2251 ("Adjudication") 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 § 38-2251?
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Is this the official text of Kansas law?
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