Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 38-816 (2026)

Repealed

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38-816.

History: L. 1957, ch. 256, § 16; L. 1965, ch. 278, § 5; L. 1970, ch. 165, § 4; L. 1976, ch. 207, § 17; L. 1978, ch. 158, § 14; Repealed, L. 1982, ch. 182, § 150; January 1, 1983.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1977–1982 · leading case: In Re Hamlett, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978).
In Re Hamlett, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 8× “Appellant, the natural mother, claims that K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816( a ) and ( b ) must be read together, contending that the petition authorized by K.”
Pauley Ex Rel. Hornbaker v. Gross, 574 P.2d 234 (Kan. Ct. App. 1977). · cites it 2× “38-819, in a detention hearing under this section after determining that: (1) The child is dangerous to self or to others; (2) the child is not likely to appear at a hearing for adjudication on any petition filed pursuant to K.S.A. 1976 Supp. 38-816; or (3) the health and…”
In Re the Adoption of Wilson, 610 P.2d 598 (Kan. 1980). “60-1610); deprived child proceedings (formerly dependency and neglect) (K.S.A. 1979 Supp. 38-816); adoption (K.S.”
In the Interest of Shelton, 654 P.2d 487 (Kan. Ct. App. 1982). “K.S.A. 38-816(a) goes so far as to authorize “[a]ny reputable person” over eighteen years of age to commence a juvenile proceeding — a broad tolerance in this important area.”
Talmage v. Ransom, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 8× “Thus K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816 offers alternative methods so that one who feels certain of his facts and confident that a petition should be filed may do so?; those who are unsure of their position or do not wish to file a petition outright under subsection (a) could furnish…”
Boardman v. Boehm, 596 P.2d 1242 (Kan. 1979). “: This is a dependency and neglect proceeding brought under the juvenile code (K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816 et seq.). The sole issue raised on the appeal is whether the petitioner, who was not the parent, legal guardian or conservator, or custodian of the neglected child, could be…”
K.S.A. § 38-816(a): 2 cases
In the Interest of Shelton, 654 P.2d 487 (Kan. Ct. App. 1982). “K.S.A. 38-816(a) goes so far as to authorize “[a]ny reputable person” over eighteen years of age to commence a juvenile proceeding — a broad tolerance in this important area.”
Talmage v. Ransom, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978). “Thus K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816 offers alternative methods so that one who feels certain of his facts and confident that a petition should be filed may do so?; those who are unsure of their position or do not wish to file a petition outright under subsection (a) could furnish…”
K.S.A. § 38-816(b): 1 case
Talmage v. Ransom, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978). “Thus K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816 offers alternative methods so that one who feels certain of his facts and confident that a petition should be filed may do so?; those who are unsure of their position or do not wish to file a petition outright under subsection (a) could furnish…”
K.S.A. § 38-816(c): 1 case
Talmage v. Ransom, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978). “Thus K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816 offers alternative methods so that one who feels certain of his facts and confident that a petition should be filed may do so?; those who are unsure of their position or do not wish to file a petition outright under subsection (a) could furnish…”
K.S.A. § 38-816(u): 1 case
Talmage v. Ransom, 586 P.2d 277 (Kan. Ct. App. 1978). “Thus K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 38-816 offers alternative methods so that one who feels certain of his facts and confident that a petition should be filed may do so?; those who are unsure of their position or do not wish to file a petition outright under subsection (a) could furnish…”
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