# K.S.A. § 60-3106: 60-3106 - Hearings; temporary orders pending hearing, modification

> Kansas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3106

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 60-3106
- **Heading:** 60-3106 - Hearings; temporary orders pending hearing, modification
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 60 / Article 31 / Section 60-3106

## Text

60-3106. Hearings; temporary orders pending hearing, modification. (a) Within 21 days of the filing of a petition under this act a hearing shall be held at which the plaintiff must prove the allegation of abuse by a preponderance of the evidence and the defendant shall have an opportunity to cross-examine the petitioner's witnesses and present evidence on the defendant's behalf. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall set the case for hearing and advise the parties of the right to be represented by counsel.

(b) Prior to the hearing on the petition and upon a finding of good cause shown, the court on motion of a party may enter such temporary relief orders in accordance with subsection (a)(1), (2), (4) or (5) of K.S.A. 60-3107, and amendments thereto, or any combination thereof, as it deems necessary to protect the plaintiff or minor children from abuse. Temporary orders may be granted ex parte. Immediate and present danger of abuse to the plaintiff or minor children shall constitute good cause for purposes of this section. No temporary order shall have the effect of modifying an existing order granting legal custody, residency, visitation or parenting time unless there is sworn testimony at a hearing to support a showing of good cause.

(c) If a hearing under subsection (a) is continued, the court may make or extend such temporary orders under subsection (b) as it deems necessary.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 60-3101 60-3101 - Citation and construction of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3101.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3102 60-3102 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3102.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3103 60-3103 - Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3103.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3104 60-3104 - Commencement of proceedings; persons seeking relief on behalf of minor child; forms; no docket fee; confidentiality of certain matters, exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3104.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3105 60-3105 - Emergency relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3105.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3106 60-3106 - Hearings; temporary orders pending hearing, modification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3106.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3107 60-3107 - Protection from abuse orders; procedure; modification of orders; inconsistent orders; limitations on time of extension of orders; violation of orders; criminal violations and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3107.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3108 60-3108 - Notice of protection orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3108.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3109 60-3109 - Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3109.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3110 60-3110 - Contempt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3110.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-3112 60-3112 - Entering protection orders into the national criminal information center protection order file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A31_S60-3112.md)

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