38-407. History: L. 1905, ch. 190, § 7; R.S. 1923, 38-407; L. 1943, ch. 177, § 1; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 256, § 39; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; dependent child not liable for its support at orphans' home. State v. Hardesty, 142 Kan. 579, 581, 50 P.2d 982. 2. Cited; word "commitment" in K.S.A. 38-412 applies to dependent and neglected children. State, ex rel., v. Hartford Accident & Ind. Co., 154 Kan. 79, 82, 114 P.2d 812. 3. Act valid although inapplicable to inmates of Boys' Industrial School. Burris v. Board of Administration, 156 Kan. 600, 602, 603, 134 P.2d 649. 4. Juvenile court's jurisdiction to determine whether child delinquent is exclusive. Houser v. Houser, 166 Kan. 45, 47, 199 P.2d 497. 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