Authority K.S.A. 38-2242, 38-2243, 38-2244 and 38-2255. Notes on Use The protective custody, temporary custody, informal supervision and disposition statutes provide that a restraining order may be entered against an alleged perpetrator of physical, mental or emotional abuse or sexual abuse of the child. The order may restrain the alleged perpetrator from residing in the harassing or intimidating the child, other child’s home; visiting, contacting, family members or witnesses; or attempting to visit, contact, harass or intimidate the child, other family members or witnesses. The restraining order must be served on the alleged perpetrator by personal service pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237(a). The date of birth of the alleged perpetrator in the salutation is helpful for purposes of personal service. Lack of the date of birth is not an obstacle to issuing the restraining order.
Authority K.S.A. 38-2242, 38-2243, 38-2244 and 38-2255. Notes on Use The protective custody, temporary custody, informal supervision and disposition statutes provide that a restraining order may be entered against an alleged perpetrator of physical, mental or emotional abuse or sexual abuse of the child. The order may restrain the alleged perpetrator from residing in the child’s home; visiting, contacting, harassing or intimidating the child, other family members or witnesses; or attempting to visit, contact, harass or intimidate the child, other family members or witnesses. The restraining order must be served on the alleged perpetrator by personal service pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237(a). The date of birth of the alleged perpetrator in the salutation is helpful for purposes of personal service. Lack of the date of birth is not an obstacle to issuing the restraining order.