23-3119. Support enforcement proceeding; failure to comply; penalties.

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(a)If the court in any support enforcement proceeding finds that an obligor has failed to comply with an outstanding warrant or subpoena issued by a court of competent jurisdiction of this state or any other state and such obligor has or may have an occupational, professional or driver's license, the court may impose such sanctions under this section as the court deems appropriate until the person has complied with the warrant or subpoena. As used in this section, "support enforcement proceeding" means any civil proceeding to:

(1)Establish paternity; or

(2)establish, modify or enforce the duty to provide child support or maintenance.

(b)If the obligor is or may be authorized to practice a profession by a licensing body as defined in K.S.A. 74-146 , and amendments thereto, the court may order that a notice pursuant to K.S.A. 74-147 , and amendments thereto, be served on the licensing body. If the obligor is or may be a licensed attorney, the court may file a complaint with the disciplinary administrator of the Kansas supreme court or with the appropriate official or agency of any state in which the obligor may be licensed.

(c)The court may restrict the obligor's driving privileges as provided in K.S.A. 8-292 , and amendments thereto.