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.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 39 - Mentally Ill, Incapacitated And Dependent Persons; Social Welfare
Article 14 - Reporting Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of Certain Persons
39-1401 Abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents; definitions.
39-1405 Same; protective services; injunction.
39-1407 Consent of resident to protective services; court authorization.
39-1409 Same; assistance of appropriate public or private agencies, groups or individuals.
39-1430 Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of certain adults; definitions.
39-1436 Same; access to relevant records; confidentiality requirements.
39-1438 Same; when protective services accepted or declined.
39-1439 Same; district court appointment of attorney to represent involved adult, when.
39-1441 Same; authority of secretary for children and families; toll-free telephone number.
39-1442 Same; least restrictive actions to be taken.
39-1443 Same; investigation of reports; coordination and cooperation between agencies.