38-409. History: L. 1905, ch. 190, § 9; R.S. 1923, 38-409; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 256, § 39; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Age question of fact, findings erroneous, habeas corpus unavailing. In re Wallace, 75 Kan. 432, 434, 89 P. 687. 2. Neglected child; commitment; jurisdiction of district court. In re Hosford, 107 Kan. 115, 118, 190 P. 765. 3. District court has no jurisdiction to sentence delinquent under sixteen. State v. Dubray, 121 Kan. 886, 888, 250 P. 316. 4. Juvenile court should sentence on verdict in district court. State v. Dubray, 121 Kan. 886, 894, 250 P. 316. 5. 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. 6. Act valid although inapplicable to inmates of Boys' Industrial School. Burris v. Board of Administration, 156 Kan. 600, 602, 603, 134 P.2d 649. 7. Act discussed in determining procedure and jurisdiction to prosecute inmate committing felony. Seibert v. Ferguson, 167 Kan. 128, 130, 131, 134, 205 P.2d 484. 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