Attorney for minor or parent

59-30,131. Attorney for minor or parent. (a) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129, and amendments thereto, if: (1) Requested by the minor and the minor is 12 years of age or older; (2) recommended by a guardian ad litem; or (3) the court determines the minor needs representation. (b) An attorney appointed under subsection (a) shall: (1) Make a reasonable effort to ascertain the minor's wishes; (2) advocate for the minor's wishes to the extent reasonably ascertainable; and (3) if the minor's wishes are not reasonably ascertainable, advocate for the minor's best interest. (c) A minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129, and amendments thereto, may retain an attorney to represent the minor in the proceeding. (d) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a parent of a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under K.S.A. 59-30,129, and amendments thereto, if the court determines the parent needs representation. History: L. 2025, ch. 40, § 54; January 1, 2026. Source or Prior Law: 59-3065. 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