39-1439 Same; district court appointment of attorney to represent involved adult, when.
39-1439. Same; district court appointment of attorney to represent involved adult, when. In any proceeding in district court pursuant to provisions of this act, the district court shall appoint an attorney to represent the involved adult if the adult is without other legal representation. History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 10; July 1.
39-1440 Same; review subsequent to authorization of protective services; continuation of protective services; reevaluations.
39-1440. Same; review subsequent to authorization of protective services; continuation of protective services; reevaluations. Subsequent to the authorization for the provision of necessary protective services, the secretary shall initiate a review of each case within 60 days to determine where continuation of, or modification in, the services provided is warranted. A decision to continue the […]
39-1441 Same; authority of secretary for children and families; toll-free telephone number.
39-1441. Same; authority of secretary for children and families; toll-free telephone number. The authority of the secretary under this act includes, but is not limited to, the right to initiate or otherwise take those actions necessary to assure the health, safety and welfare of an involved adult, subject to any specific requirements for individual consent […]
39-1442 Same; least restrictive actions to be taken.
39-1442. Same; least restrictive actions to be taken. Any actions taken under this act shall be consistent with providing protective services and accommodations in a manner no more restrictive of an individual’s personal liberty and no more intrusive than necessary to achieve acceptable and treatment objectives. History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 13; July 1.
39-1443 Same; investigation of reports; coordination and cooperation between agencies.
39-1443. Same; investigation of reports; coordination and cooperation between agencies. (a) The Kansas department for children and families and law enforcement officers shall have the duty to receive and investigate reports of adult abuse, neglect or financial exploitation for the purpose of determining whether the report is valid and whether action is required to protect […]
39-1501 Adult family homes; definitions.
39-1501. Adult family homes; definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Adult family home” means a private residence in which care is provided for not less than 24 hours in any week for one or two adult clients who: (1) Are not related within the third degree of relationship to the owner or provider by […]
39-1502 Same; registration; forms.
39-1502. Same; registration; forms. Any person maintaining an adult family home shall apply for registration of such home with the secretary on forms furnished by the secretary. History: L. 1983, ch. 142, § 2; April 21.
39-1430 Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of certain adults; definitions.
39-1430. Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of certain adults; definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Act” means K.S.A. 39-1430 et seq., and amendments thereto. (b) (1) “Adult” means a person 18 years of age or older alleged to be unable to protect such person’s own interest and who is harmed or threatened with harm, […]
39-1503 Same; registration; application for renewal; duties of secretary.
39-1503. Same; registration; application for renewal; duties of secretary. (a) Upon receipt of an application for registration of a private residence as an adult family home and upon certification by the applicant that no person residing therein has an infectious or communicable disease or health condition, the secretary shall determine the suitability of the residence […]
39-1431 Same; reporting abuse, neglect or financial exploitation or need of protective services; persons required to report; penalty for failure to report; posting notice of requirements of act.
39-1431. Same; reporting abuse, neglect or financial exploitation or need of protective services; persons required to report; penalty for failure to report; posting notice of requirements of act. (a) (1) When any of the following persons has reasonable cause to suspect or believe that an adult is in need of protective services or being harmed […]