(a) At a dispositional hearing, the court shall receive testimony and other relevant information with regard to the safety and well being of the child and may enter orders regarding: (1) Case planning which sets forth the responsibilities and timelines necessary to achieve permanency for the child; and (2) custody of the child. (b) An order of disposition may be entered at the time of the adjudication if notice has been provided pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2254, and amendments thereto, but shall be entered within 30 days following adjudication, unless delayed for good cause shown. (c) If the dispositional hearing meets the requirements of K.S.A. 38-2265, and amendments thereto, the dispositional hearing may serve as a permanency hearing.
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