In the District Court of ______ County, Kansas

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF __________________ COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE INTEREST OF

Name_____________________________ Case No. _____________

Year of Birth ____________ A □ male □ female

MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE

Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2204

COMES NOW □ counsel for ___________________ and moves the Court for an order transferring venue to ____________ County, Kansas.

In support of this motion, movant informs the Court that □ this county is not the juvenile’s residence, and the address of the juvenile’s residence is _____________________

__________________________________________________, in the County of ________________________

□ other ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Dated this ______ day of ________________, ________.

______________________________

Movant

Name

Supreme Court Number

Address

Telephone Number

[Fax Number]

[E-mail Address]

Authority

K.S.A. 38-2204.

Notes on Use

Venue shall be in the county of the child’s residence or in the county where the child is found. Venue may be transferred to the county where the child is physically present, the parent resides, or other proceedings are pending concerning the custody of the child. The judge of jurisdiction shall consult with the judge of the proposed receiving court prior to transferring venue. If the judges do not agree that the case should be transferred or if a hearing is requested, a hearing shall be held. Notice shall be given to parties and interested parties, the secretary and the proposed receiving court. In making the motion, the considerations may include: which county presents the greater likelihood of permanency for the child, and which county will be providing services to the child and family.

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