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 or Prior Law: 38-1533. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Caring When a Parent Does Not - The State's Role in Child Welfare," Roberta Sue McKenna, 79 J.K.B.A. No. 7, 36 (2010). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026