Consent of resident to protective services; court authorization

K.S.A. 39-1407 — under REPORTING ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS.

K.S.A. 39-1407

39-1407. Consent of resident to protective services; court authorization. If a resident does not consent to the receipt of reasonable and necessary protective services, or if such person withdraws the consent, such services shall not be provided or continued, except that if the secretary for children and families has reason to believe that such resident lacks capacity to consent, the secretary may seek court authorization to provide necessary services, as provided in K.S.A. 39-1408, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 8; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 162; July 1. 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