39-1435. Same; assistance of state departments and agencies and other public and private agencies; law enforcement assistance. In performing the duties set forth in this act, the secretary for children and families may request the assistance of all state departments, agencies and commissions and may utilize any other public or private agencies, groups or individuals who are appropriate and who may be available. Law enforcement shall be contacted to assist the Kansas department for children and families when the information received on the report indicates that an adult, residing in such adult's own home or the home of another individual, an adult family home, a community development disabilities facility or residential facility is in a life threatening situation.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 11; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 172; 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.