Teen Law

Frequently asked questions by teens about the law.

Featured Teen Law Books

Your Rights as a Teen

For the Record: A Guide to Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Young Adult
For teens with questions about family, juvenile offenses, school and teen rights.
On Your Own: A Guide to Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities as an Adult
For teens living on their own, advice from the Kansas Bar Association on the drinking age, driving and purchasing vehicles, renting an apartment, handling credit cards and more.

Driving and Insurance

Kansas Highway Patrol Extreme Teen
Laws regarding instruction permits and driving age and what to do if you're stopped or in an accident.
Driver's License Information
Learn where to get or renew a driver's license, how much it costs, and more details for new drivers including the Kansas Driving Handbook to study for the test!
Teen Drivers and the Graduated Drivers' License
The new laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions about Teen Driving
More details about the requirements to obtain an unrestricted driver's license.
Kansas Department of Revenue: Your Vehicle
Find all the details about license exam stations and how to license a vehicle, transfer a title and more.

Employment

Youth Rules! from the Department of Labor
Laws regarding teen workers including hours and jobs allowed.
United States Military Enlistment Standards
Do you qualify to enlist in the U.S. military?

Relationships

Age of Consent - Wikipedia
Consent laws are made at the state level. The age of consent in Kansas is 16. K.S.A. 21-3503, 21-3504, 21-3505 and 21-3522 prohibit sexual activity with minors aged 14 and 15.
Marriage requirements in Johnson County

Emancipation

A minor can petition the district court of the county in which they live for emancipation.
Resources to learn more from the State Library of Kansas.

School & Truancy

School Resource Officers
Your School Resource Officer serves as a resource to all members of the community by providing education, intervention, counseling and deterrence. To get in touch with your officer, contact your school district and find out who is assigned to your particular school.
- • Blue Valley School District
  (913) 239-4007
- • Gardner-Edgerton School District
  (913) 856-2000
- • Olathe School District
  (913) 780-8245
- • Shawnee Mission School District
  (913) 993-6452
- • DeSoto School District
- • Spring Hill School District
Johnson County District Attorney's Office
The definition of truancy and the circumstances under which a truancy case is referred to the office.
Truancy: Understanding the Process (PDF)
Virtual Schools approved by the Kansas Board of Education

Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Justice Process (PDF)
The Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority has a helpful guide showing the steps in cases that are brought into the juvenile justice system.
Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (PDF)
Johnson County District Attorney's Office - Juvenile Offender
Information about Juvenile Offender and Child in Need of Care cases.
Johnson County Juvenile Court Services
Find out about who qualifies for diversion, qualified counseling and treatment providers, court costs and more.
Johnson County Department of Corrections – Juvenile Services Division
Glossary of Legal Terms
Understanding the terms you may encounter in the juvenile justice process.
Expungement
The Johnson County District Attorney's Office handles expungement of juvenile offenses. Get the required forms for application.
Kansas State Statue on Expungements