(a) At a dispositional hearing, the court shall receive testimony and other relevant information with regard to the safety and well being of the child and may enter orders regarding:

(1) Case planning which sets forth the responsibilities and timelines necessary to achieve permanency for the child; and

Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 38-2253

  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(2) custody of the child.

(b) An order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication if notice has been provided pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. § 38-2254, and amendments thereto, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown.

(c) If the dispositional hearing meets the requirements of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 38-2265, and amendments thereto, the dispositional hearing may serve as a permanency hearing.