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K.S.A. § 38-1502 (2026)

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38-1502.

History: L. 1982, ch. 182, § 2; L. 1983, ch. 140, § 12; L. 1984, ch. 153, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 144, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 158, § 2; L. 1987, ch. 112, § 36; L. 1988, ch. 138, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 95, § 7; L. 1990, ch. 146, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 150, § 4; L. 1992, ch. 318, § 7; L. 1994, ch. 270, § 3; L. 1994, ch. 337, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 214, § 38; L. 1998, ch. 139, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 156, § 4; L. 2000, ch. 150, § 3; L. 2001, ch. 211, § 10; L. 2002, ch. 36, § 1; Repealed, L. 2006, ch. 200, § 120; January 1, 2007.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 69 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1983–2021 · leading case: State ex rel. Sec'y of Soc. & Rehab. Servs. v. Bohrer, 189 P.3d 1157 (Kan. 2008).

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State ex rel. Sec'y of Soc. & Rehab. Servs. v. Bohrer, 189 P.3d 1157 (Kan. 2008). · cites it 9× “” Second, Bohrer points to K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 38-1502(d), which defined “parent” to include “a guardian, conservator and every person who is by law hable to maintain, care for or support the child.”

In the Interest of J.D.C., 159 P.3d 974 (Kan. 2007). · cites it 4× “was a child in need of care pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1502 (a)(1), (2), (3). *161 The Court of Appeals Decision A panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling, holding that the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution did…”

In the Interest of J.A.H., 172 P.3d 1 (Kan. 2007). · cites it 5× “” Substantively, K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 38-1502 defines a CINC as “a person less than 18 years of age who: (1) Is without adequate parental care, control or subsistence and the condition is not due solely to the lack of financial means of the child’s parents or other custodian; (2)…”

In the Interest of E.T., 137 P.3d 1035 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 7× “and amendments thereto, or comparable proceedings under the laws of another state, or the federal government; (3) on two or more prior occasions a child in the physical custody of the parent has been adjudicated a child in need of care as defined by subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A.…”

State v. Fike, 757 P.2d 724 (Kan. 1988). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 1987 Supp. 38-1502(a)(3) defines a child who has been sexually abused as a “child in need of care.”

Aid for Women v. Foulston, 427 F. Supp. 2d 1093 (D. Kan. 2006). · cites it 4× “” Kan. Stat. Ann. § 38-1502 (c). The referenced chapter criminalizes a range of sexual activities involving a minor under the age of sixteen.”

In re D.D.P., 819 P.2d 1212 (Kan. 1991). · cites it 8× “” K.S.A. 1985 Supp. 38-1502 was amended in 1986 to add the following definition: "(q) ‘Court-appointed special advocate’ means a responsible adult other than an attorney guardian ad litem, who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child, as provided in K.”

Aid for Women v. Foulston, 327 F. Supp. 2d 1273 (D. Kan. 2004). · cites it 3× “K.S.A. § 38-1502 provides; (b) 'Physical, mental or emotional abuse’ means the infliction of physical, mental or emotional injury or the causing of a deterioration of a child and may include, but shall not be limited to, maltreatment or exploiting a child to the extent that the…”

In re Kline, 311 P.3d 321 (Kan. 2013). “See K.S.A. 38-1502(c); see also Aid for Women v.”

In the Interest of A.F., 172 P.3d 66 (Kan. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 3× “, physical, mental, or emotional abuse was defined in K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 38-1502(b) as “the infliction of physical, mental or emotional injury or the causing of a deterioration of a child and may include, but shall not be limited to, maltreatment or exploiting a child to the…”

In The Interest of M.F., 225 P.3d 1177 (Kan. 2010). “was a child in need of care pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1502(a)(2) (repealed January 1, 2007; now K.”

In the Interest of M.M.L., 900 P.2d 813 (Kan. 1995). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 38-1502(a)(3) defines a child in need of care in pertinent part as one who “has been physically, mentally or emotionally abused or neglected or sexually abused.”

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— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a) — 7 cases

In the Interest of J.D.C., 159 P.3d 974 (Kan. 2007). “was a child in need of care pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1502 (a)(1), (2), (3). *161 The Court of Appeals Decision A panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling, holding that the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution did…”

In the Interest of R.C., 907 P.2d 901 (Kan. Ct. App. 1995).

In the Interest of C.D.W., 946 P.2d 100 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

In Re Jdc, 159 P.3d 974 (Kan. 2007).

In Re Rc, 21 Kan. App. 2d 702 (Kan. Ct. App. 1995).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(1) — 6 cases

In the Interest of J.A.H., 172 P.3d 1 (Kan. 2007). “” Substantively, K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 38-1502 defines a CINC as “a person less than 18 years of age who: (1) Is without adequate parental care, control or subsistence and the condition is not due solely to the lack of financial means of the child’s parents or other custodian; (2)…”

In Re Jah, 172 P.3d 1 (Kan. 2007).

In Re Jdc, 159 P.3d 974 (Kan. 2007).

In Re Rbs, 36 P.3d 300 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In Re Cdw, 946 P.2d 100 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(11) — 1 case

In Re Af, 172 P.3d 66 (Kan. Ct. App. 2007).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(2) — 4 cases

In The Interest of M.F., 225 P.3d 1177 (Kan. 2010). “was a child in need of care pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1502(a)(2) (repealed January 1, 2007; now K.”

In the Interest of M.F., 206 P.3d 57 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009).

In Re Mf, 225 P.3d 1177 (Kan. 2010).

In Re Mf, 206 P.3d 57 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(3) — 6 cases

In the Interest of E.T., 137 P.3d 1035 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006). “and amendments thereto, or comparable proceedings under the laws of another state, or the federal government; (3) on two or more prior occasions a child in the physical custody of the parent has been adjudicated a child in need of care as defined by subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A.…”

State v. Fike, 757 P.2d 724 (Kan. 1988). “K.S.A. 1987 Supp. 38-1502(a)(3) defines a child who has been sexually abused as a “child in need of care.”

In the Interest of M.M.L., 900 P.2d 813 (Kan. 1995). “K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 38-1502(a)(3) defines a child in need of care in pertinent part as one who “has been physically, mentally or emotionally abused or neglected or sexually abused.”

In the Interest of A.F., 172 P.3d 66 (Kan. Ct. App. 2007). “, physical, mental, or emotional abuse was defined in K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 38-1502(b) as “the infliction of physical, mental or emotional injury or the causing of a deterioration of a child and may include, but shall not be limited to, maltreatment or exploiting a child to the…”

In Re Mml, 258 Kan. 254 (Kan. 1995).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(6) — 1 case

In Re Interest of Sawyer, 672 P.2d 1093 (Kan. 1983).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(9) — 2 cases

State v. Ferris, 865 P.2d 1058 (Kan. Ct. App. 1993).

In Re Pace, 989 P.2d 297 (Kan. Ct. App. 1999).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(l) — 6 cases

In the Interest of R.B.S., 36 P.3d 300 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In the Interest of C.D.W., 946 P.2d 100 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(a)(ll) — 1 case

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(b) — 5 cases

L.E.H. Ex Rel. D.H. v. State Dep't of Soc. & Rehab. Servs., 241 P.3d 167 (Kan. Ct. App. 2010).

In the Interest of C.D.W., 946 P.2d 100 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

In Re Cdw, 946 P.2d 100 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997).

In Re Af, 172 P.3d 66 (Kan. Ct. App. 2007).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(c) — 3 cases

In re Kline, 311 P.3d 321 (Kan. 2013). “See K.S.A. 38-1502(c); see also Aid for Women v.”

State v. Fike, 757 P.2d 724 (Kan. 1988). “K.S.A. 1987 Supp. 38-1502(a)(3) defines a child who has been sexually abused as a “child in need of care.”

State v. VanHecke, 20 P.3d 1277 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(d) — 6 cases

State ex rel. Sec'y of Soc. & Rehab. Servs. v. Bohrer, 189 P.3d 1157 (Kan. 2008). “” Second, Bohrer points to K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 38-1502(d), which defined “parent” to include “a guardian, conservator and every person who is by law hable to maintain, care for or support the child.”

State Ex Rel. Sec'y Srs v. Clear, 804 P.2d 961 (Kan. 1991).

State of Kan. Ex Rel. Sec. of Srs v. Bohrer, 189 P.3d 1157 (Kan. 2008).

In re T.S., 74 P.3d 1009 (Kan. 2003).

State ex rel. Sec'y of Soc. & Rehab. Servs. v. Clear, 804 P.2d 961 (Kan. 1991).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(e) — 16 cases

In re D.D.P., 819 P.2d 1212 (Kan. 1991). “” K.S.A. 1985 Supp. 38-1502 was amended in 1986 to add the following definition: "(q) ‘Court-appointed special advocate’ means a responsible adult other than an attorney guardian ad litem, who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child, as provided in K.”

In the Interest of C.B., 117 P.3d 888 (Kan. Ct. App. 2005).

In re T.D.W., 850 P.2d 947 (Kan. Ct. App. 1993).

In the Interest of S.C., 85 P.3d 224 (Kan. Ct. App. 2004).

In the Interest of A.F., 767 P.2d 846 (Kan. Ct. App. 1989).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(m) — 5 cases

In re T.S., 74 P.3d 1009 (Kan. 2003).

In the Interest of A.B., 746 P.2d 96 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987).

In the Interest of C.C., 878 P.2d 865 (Kan. Ct. App. 1994).

In Re Cc, 878 P.2d 865 (Kan. Ct. App. 1994).

In Re Ts, 74 P.3d 1009 (Kan. 2003).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(o) — 2 cases

In re H.R.B., 43 P.3d 887 (Kan. Ct. App. 2002).

In Re Hrb, 43 P.3d 887 (Kan. Ct. App. 2002).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(w) — 2 cases

State of Kan. Ex Rel. Sec. of Srs v. Bohrer, 189 P.3d 1157 (Kan. 2008).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(x) — 2 cases

In re T.S., 74 P.3d 1009 (Kan. 2003).

In Re Ts, 74 P.3d 1009 (Kan. 2003).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(y) — 2 cases

In the Interest of M. K., 59 P.3d 355 (Kan. Ct. App. 2002).

In Re Mk, 59 P.3d 355 (Kan. Ct. App. 2002).

— K.S.A. § 38-1502(z) — 5 cases

In the Interest of C.C., 34 P.3d 462 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In the Interest of M.E.B., 29 P.3d 471 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In Re Cc, 34 P.3d 462 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

In re T.H. (Kan. Ct. App. 2021).

In Re Meb, 29 P.3d 471 (Kan. Ct. App. 2001).

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