(a) Persons to be served. The summons and a copy of the petition shall be served on:

(1) The child alleged to be a child in need of care by serving the guardian ad litem appointed for the child;

Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 38-2236

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

(2) the parents or parent having legal custody or who may be ordered to pay child support by the court;

(3) the person with whom the child is residing; and

(4) any other person designated by the county or district attorney.

(b) A copy of the petition and notice of hearing shall be mailed by first class mail to the child’s grandparents with whom the child does not reside.