Institution to have custody and control of child

38-306. Institution to have custody and control of child. No parent or guardian or other person who by instrument of writing surrenders or has heretofore surrendered the custody of a child to any children's aid society, or institution shall thereafter, contrary to the terms of such instruments, be entitled to the custody of or any control or authority over or any right to interfere with any such child, and these same conditions shall prevail where a child is or has been delivered to such children's aid society or institution by action of any proper court. History: L. 1901, ch. 106, § 6; March 15; R.S. 1923, 38-306. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Makaela Stevens, When the Child Adopts the Parents: Considering Attachment and Psychological-Parent Doctrine in Kansas Adoptions, 72 U. Kan. L. Rev. 247 (2023). 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