1. (a) On filing of a petition under K.S.A. 59-30,161, and amendments thereto, for appointment of a conservator, the court shall set a date, time and place for a hearing on the petition.

2. (b) A copy of a petition under K.S.A. 59-30,161, and amendments thereto, and notice of a hearing on the petition must be served personally on the respondent. If the respondent's whereabouts are unknown or personal service cannot be made, service on the respondent must be made by substituted service, as ordered by the court. The notice must inform the respondent of the respondent's rights at the hearing, including the right to an attorney and to attend the hearing. The notice must include a description of the nature, purpose and consequences of granting the petition. The court may not grant a petition for appointment of a conservator if notice substantially complying with this subsection is not served on the respondent. The court may order any of the following persons to serve the notice upon the respondent:

   1. (1) The petitioner or the attorney for the petitioner;
   2. (2) the attorney appointed by the court to represent the respondent;
   3. (3) any law enforcement officer; or
   4. (4) any other person whom the court finds to be a proper person to serve this notice.
3. (c) In a proceeding on a petition under K.S.A. 59-30,161, and amendments thereto, the notice required under subsection (b) must be given to the persons required to be listed in the petition under K.S.A. 59-30,161(b)(1) through (3), and amendments thereto, and any other person interested in the respondent's welfare the court determines. Failure to give notice under this subsection does not preclude the court from appointing a conservator.

4. (d) After the appointment of a conservator, notice of a hearing on a petition for any other order under K.S.A. 59-30,160 through 59-30,195, and amendments thereto, together with a copy of the petition, must be given to:

   1. (1) The individual subject to conservatorship, if the individual is 12 years of age or older and not missing, detained or unable to return to the United States;
   2. (2) the conservator; and
   3. (3) any other person the court determines.

L. 2025, ch. 40, § 85; January 1, 2026.