75-7601. Citation of act; definitions.

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(a)K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7601 through 75-7606 , and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the child advocate act.

(b)As used in the child advocate act:

(1)"Child" means any individual under 18 years of age who:

(A)Is in the custody of the secretary for children and families;

(B)may be alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq., and amendments thereto;

(C)is alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq.; or

(D)is currently or was receiving services or treatment from the department of corrections within the previous five years; and

(2)"office" means the office of the child advocate and includes the child advocate and staff.