65-2411. Children of unknown parentage; report to state registrar. - Kansas Statutes

65-2411

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 24.--UNIFORM VITAL STATISTICS ACT

      65-2411.   Children of unknown parentage; report to state registrar.(a) Whoever assumes the custody of a child of unknown parentage shallimmediately report to the state registrar in writing:(1) The date andplace of finding or assumption of custody; (2) sex, color or race andapproximate age of child; (3) name and address of the person or institutionwith whom the child has been placed for care; and (4)name given to thechild by the finder or custodian.

      (b) The place where the child of unknown parentage was foundor custody assumed shall be known as the place of birth and the date ofbirth shall be determined by approximation.

      (c) The report shall constitutethe certificate of birth.

      (d) If the child is identified and a regularcertificate of birth is found or obtained, the report shall be sealed andfiled and may be opened only by court order.

      History:   L. 1951, ch. 355, § 11;L. 1990, ch. 226, § 4; July 1.