# K.S.A. § 38-2206: 38-2206 - Appointment of special advocate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2206

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 38-2206
- **Heading:** 38-2206 - Appointment of special advocate
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 38 / Article 22 / Section 38-2206

## Text

38-2206. Appointment of special advocate. (a) The court at any stage of a proceeding pursuant to this code may appoint a special advocate for the child who shall serve until discharged by the court and whose primary duties shall be to advocate the best interests of the child and assist the child in obtaining a permanent, safe and homelike placement. The court-appointed special advocate shall have such qualifications and perform such specific duties and responsibilities as prescribed by rule of the supreme court.

(b) Any person participating in a judicial proceeding as a court-appointed special advocate shall be presumed prima facie to be acting in good faith and in so doing shall be immune from any civil liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 38-2201 38-2201 - Citation; construction of code; policy of state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2201.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2202 38-2202 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2202.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2203 38-2203 - Jurisdiction; application of the Indian child welfare act; age of child, presumptions; precedence of certain orders; provision of services by multiple state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2203.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2204 38-2204 - Venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2204.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2205 38-2205 - Right to counsel; guardian ad litem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2205.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2206 38-2206 - Appointment of special advocate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2206.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2207 38-2207 - Citizen review boards; members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2207.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2208 38-2208 - Same; duties and powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2208.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2209 38-2209 - Confidentiality of child in need of care records; penalties; immunities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2209.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2210 38-2210 - Parties authorized to exchange information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2210.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2211 38-2211 - Access to official and social file; preservation of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2211.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2212 38-2212 - Appropriate and necessary access; exchange of information; court ordered disclosure; limited public information; release of information pursuant to open records request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2212.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2213 38-2213 - Records of law enforcement agencies; limited disclosure; exchange of information; access; court ordered disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2213.md)
- [K.S.A. § 38-2214 38-2214 - Duties of county or district attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C38_A22_S38-2214.md)

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