38-415. History: L. 1905, ch. 190, § 15; R.S. 1923, 38-415; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 256, § 39; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Purpose not punishment, but correction and prevention. In re Turner, 94 Kan. 115, 120, 145 P. 871. 2. Juvenile appeals to be disposed of in parental, not punitive, power. State v. Dubray, 121 Kan. 886, 250 P. 316. 3. Liberal construction directed to be made by act. In re Hollis, 124 Kan. 345, 348, 259 P. 793. 4. Juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction of children under sixteen years. State v. O'Keith, 136 Kan. 283, 285, 15 P.2d 443. 5. Act valid although inapplicable to inmates of Boys' Industrial School. Burris v. Board of Administration, 156 Kan. 600, 602, 603, 134 P.2d 649. 6. Section does not deal with question of admissibility of evidence. State v. Homolka, 158 Kan. 22, 24, 145 P.2d 156. 7. Juvenile court has original, exclusive jurisdiction over dependent and neglected children. Wilcox v. Fisher, 163 Kan. 74, 80, 81, 180 P.2d 283. 8. Juvenile court's jurisdiction not limited to criminal matters. Wilcox v. Fisher, 163 Kan. 74, 80, 81, 180 P.2d 283. 9. Juvenile court's jurisdiction to determine whether parents giving children proper care is exclusive. Wilcox v. Fisher, 163 Kan. 74, 80, 81, 180 P.2d 283. 10. Act is exercise of parental power of state; liberally construed. In re McCoy, 184 Kan. 1, 2, 8, 334 P.2d 820. 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