Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.

Summary

The bill revises K.S.A. 23‑2204 and 23‑2209, requiring written disclosures of parental rights and duties when a father signs an acknowledgment of paternity. It creates specific time frames and conditions under which an acknowledgment can be revoked, especially when fraud, duress, or a material mistake of fact is shown. The changes aim to protect parents and children by clarifying responsibilities and providing a clearer process for challenging paternity acknowledgments.

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