Same; access to relevant records; confidentiality requirements

39-1436. Same; access to relevant records; confidentiality requirements. (a) As provided in this section, any person or agency which maintains records relating to the involved adult which are relevant to any investigation conducted by the Kansas department for children and families or a law enforcement agency under this act shall provide the Kansas department for children and families or a law enforcement agency with the necessary records to assist in investigations. In order to provide such records, the person or agency maintaining the records shall receive from the Kansas department for children and families: (1) A written request for information; (2) a written notice that an investigation is being conducted by the department; and (3) certification or confirmation that the department has sent written notice to the involved adult or the involved adult's guardian. Any such information shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of K.S.A. 39-1434, and amendments thereto. (b) The Kansas department for children and families or a law enforcement agency shall have access to all relevant records in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a). History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 15; L. 2004, ch. 153, § 2; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 173; 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