KansasKansas courts could limit children's secure facility stays to 45 days
Kansas courts could authorize up to 45 days of secure placement for a child after finding other placement options exhausted or unsuitable.
What it does
Courts could authorize secure placement for up to 45 days after other placement options are exhausted or unsuitable. The bill title also describes removing extensions, but the bill text on extensions is unclear.
Argument forA 45-day limit could shorten a child's time in secure care when other placements are available or can be arranged.
Argument againstA 45-day limit could leave courts less time to find a suitable placement when other options are unsuitable or exhausted.
More detail
The court could authorize a custodian to place a child in a secure facility for up to 45 days. This applies when a court awards custody of a child and considers secure placement. The court must find that all other placement options have been exhausted or are inappropriate, based on a written report about the child's behavior and circumstances. For authorizations granted after July 1, 2025, the text says the period expires 45 days after issuance, counting weekends and legal holidays.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Jan 23IntroducedMinor
- Jan 23Referred to House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster CareIntroduced
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