Kerry G. v. Stacy C.

Arnold-Burger, C.J.:

Upon motion of a plaintiff, a district court may extend a protection from abuse (PFA) order for one year. K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 60-3107(e)(1). The issue presented in this case is determining what process is due to a defendant when a plaintiff files a request for the statutorily allowed extension of the PFA order. Here, the district court granted Kerry's request for a one-year extension of a PFA order against Stacy without making any factual findings, and without giving Stacy notice or a hearing. Stacy appeals contending: (1) the district court violated his due process rights…