Section 75-7601 - [Short title; definitions](a) K.S.A. 75-7601 1 through 75-7606, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the child advocate act.(b) As used in the child advocate act: (1) "Child" means any individual under 18 years of age who: (A) Is in the custody of the secretary for children and families;(B) may be alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq., and amendments thereto;(C) is alleged to be a child in need of care as provided in K.S.A. 38-2201 et seq.; or(D) is currently or was receiving services or treatment from the department of corrections within the previous five years; and(2) "office" means the office of the child advocate and includes the child advocate and staff.Added by L. 2024, ch. 73,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.