Johnson County District Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
Motion, Supporting Brief, Opposing Brief
- Upon Filing
Motion, Supporting Brief, Opposition Brief
- Upon Filing
Proposed Instructions
Adjournments
- A motion for extension of time must state whether opposing counsel or the self-represented party was consulted and their views, the document’s original due date, any prior extensions and the last extension’s expiration date, and the cause for the request.
- A timely motion may seek an extension to complete service under KSA 60-203(a), which may be granted ex parte or after a hearing, subject to review of good cause.
- The court may grant other extensions to file documents ex parte when the interests of justice warrant it.
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Request must include
Communication
Phone
Phone
Page & Word Limits8 rules
7. Page Limitations. Except as the court may specially authorize, the length of briefs shall not exceed the following: a. Motions for summary judgment, to dismiss, and for judgment on the pleadings Brief in support–50 pages Brief in opposition–50 pages Reply brief–20 pages
- Supporting brief
- Up to 50 pages
- Opposition brief
- Up to 50 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Summary judgment motions
- Dismiss motions
b. All other motions Brief in support–20 pages Brief in opposition–20 pages Reply brief–10 pages
- Supporting brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Opposition brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 10 pages
Except as the court may specially authorize, the length of briefs shall not exceed the following: a. Motions for summary judgment, to dismiss, and for judgment on the pleadings Brief in support–50 pages Brief in opposition–50 pages Reply brief–20 pages
- Supporting brief
- Up to 50 pages
- Opposing brief
- Up to 50 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Summary judgment motions
- Motion to dismiss
Brief in support–20 pages Brief in opposition–20 pages Reply brief–10 pages
- Support brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Opposition brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 10 pages
If a motion is granted increasing the size of a brief in support, the page limit for the brief in opposition is automatically increased to the same page limit.
Any brief that exceeds the page limitations may be stricken by the court.
Any brief that exceeds the page limitations may be stricken by the court.
If a motion is granted increasing the size of a brief in support, the page limit for the brief in opposition is automatically increased to the same page limit.
Document Format Requirements29 rules
The order shall be in the format found in Appendix C to these rules.
For issuance ex parte, only the Court approved form may be submitted for signature. Modifications to the form’s substance is prohibited.
All court orders for Mediation, Higher Ground, Domestic Conciliation, Expedited Child Interviews and Family Assessments shall be issued in a form approved by the Chief Judge.
- Mediation order
- Higher ground order
- Domestic conciliation order
- Family assessment order
Formatting
- •Must be issued in a form approved by the Chief Judge
Other temporary orders after hearing in parentage or divorce cases shall use Domestic Form 3, with or without the restraining orders, unless a judge has specifically approved a different form.
Parties may not submit a substantively modified Domestic Form 2 to the signing judge without good cause and explaining all proposed changes, although inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.
Parties requesting temporary restraining orders, ex parte or otherwise, shall use Domestic Form 1, separately or combined with Domestic Forms 2 or 3, unless a judge has specifically approved a different form.
Parties may not submit a modified Domestic Form 1 to the signing judge without good cause and explaining all proposed changes, although inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.
Parties requesting ex parte temporary orders of child custody and support shall use Domestic Form 2, with or without the restraining orders, unless a judge has specifically approved a different form.
Parties may not submit substantive modifications of Domestic Form 3 to the signing judge without good cause and explaining all proposed changes, although inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.
A party may request review of the hearing recording instead of a transcript; the request must be made by motion within the applicable 14-day period and state the reason for requesting recording review.
Court's wording
A party requesting review, may ask that the District Court review the recording of the hearing instead of a transcript pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 172(h). Any request for review upon the recording (instead of a transcript) must be made by motion when requesting review as set forth in subsection A above (within 14 days of the filing of the hearing officer’s judgment). The motion will state the reason for requesting review of the recording.
Motions and Orders for the admission of an attorney not licensed in Kansas to practice under Supreme Court Rule 116 shall be substantially in the form set out in Appendix D
All exhibits shall be marked with exhibit stickers by no later than five days before the trial date.
5. The withdrawal and substitution pleading shall be substantially the following form:
- Withdrawal substitution pleading
Formatting
- •The withdrawal and substitution pleading must be substantially in the form shown
The court will issue an order requiring attendance and directing payment of the fee in a form approved by the Chief Judge.
Formatting
- •The order must be in a form approved by the Chief Judge
All court orders for Mediation, Solid Ground, Higher Ground, Domestic Conciliation, Expedited Child Interviews and Family Assessments shall be issued in a form approved by the Chief Judge.
Motions and Orders for the admission of an attorney not licensed in Kansas to practice under Supreme Court Rule 116 shall be substantially in the form set out in Appendix FD
The Writ of Assistance shall be in the form attached to this rule.
All exhibits shall be marked by the court reporter or by counsel with exhibit stickers by no later than five days before the trial date.
Upon the filing of each new or modified order of support, except for ex parte orders, each party shall complete and file an information form in such format as may be specified by the trustee.
The Writ of Assistance shall be in the form attached to this rule.
In all cases involving divorce, separate maintenance, or annulment, the caption designated by K.S.A. 23-2704(b) shall not be applicable to garnishment or summons papers issued by the clerk's office, as such papers are not pleadings under K.S.A. 60-207.
Upon the filing of each new or modified order of support, except for ex parte orders, each party shall complete and file an information form in such format as may be specified by the trustee.
- Information form
Formatting
- •Use the format specified by the trustee
The hearing officer shall prepare proposed orders on a judgment form approved by the Chief Judge.
The request shall be by written motion filed within 14 days of the filing of the judgment
Unless otherwise directed by the court, a chambers copy of the proposed instructions should be provided to the judge along with an electronic version of the proposed instructions in either Word or WordPerfect.
All answers must be typed.
Formatting
- •All answers must be typed
Whenever possible, indicate in the upper right-hand corner of the motion and any supporting or opposing briefs the time and date on which the motion has been set for hearing.
At the discretion of the District Court Judge, the request need not be in writing.
If the space provided is not sufficient for your answers, you may type your own questionnaire and answers in accordance with this format.
Document Filing Requirements221 rules
A new Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) rule, with a new certification requirement for all pleadings and papers filed with the Court (Rule 3.7);
- Document
- Pleading and paper
Include
- •AI disclosure
The clerk must use the specified K.S.A. 23-2704(b) caption style in authentications or certifications of divorce, separate-maintenance, and annulment matters.
Court's wording
In all authentications or certifications of divorce, separate maintenance and annulment matters, the clerk shall use the caption style provided in K.S.A. 23-2704(b), namely "In the matter of the marriage of and ."
An attorney seeking individual electronic association with a case must file a separate signed entry of appearance containing that attorney’s current accessible email address; group or firm entries do not suffice.
Court's wording
Each attorney who desires to be electronically associated to a case, thereby enabling access to the records and receipt of electronic notifications from Odyssey/Centralized Case Management regarding the case, must file a separate signed entry of appearance. Group or law firm entries do not achieve the individual attorney association to the case. The entry must include the current accessible e-mail address for each attorney on the case.
KSA 60-211, as amended, requires that signature blocks on all filed papers include the signer’s e-mail address.
- Document
- Filed paper
- Placement
- Signature block
Counsel and self-represented litigants must provide the clerk or sheriff needed execution directions and information, prepare specified sale and publication documents, and prepare the sheriff’s return for judicial sales.
Court's wording
It shall be the responsibility of counsel and self-represented litigants to furnish to the clerk or to the sheriff any needed directions and information for the preparation, issuance, or taking of property or persons, or for the sale or other disposition of property, including the correct amount of the judgment and interest accrued. Counsel and self-represented litigants shall also be responsible for the preparation of all orders of sale and publication notices, including notices of suit and notices of sale, and shall prepare the sheriff's return for judicial sales.
Attorney-filed pleadings must identify the attorney’s registration number and represented party, and pleadings filed by a firm or multiple counsel must identify the responsible local attorney.
Court's wording
Any pleading filed by an attorney in any action or proceeding shall contain the Supreme Court registration number of the attorney filing the same and shall clearly indicate the party or litigant represented by such attorney. All pleadings filed by a law firm or by multiple counsel shall designate the responsible local attorney for purposes of notice.
All pleadings or other papers filed by attorneys from other states pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 116 must also be signed by an attorney licensed to practice law in Kansas.
Any change in designation shall be made to the court and all other parties in writing.
Affirmative certification is required for all filings subject to these Rules.
Court's wording
In that regard, to further promote and ensure the accuracy and quality of legal pleadings and papers submitted to the Court, affirmative certification is appropriate and necessary for all filings subject to these Rules.
Every litigant or counsel must place one of the two specified Generative A.I. certifications immediately before the filing party’s signature block; the A.I.-use certification requires identification of the tool and independent verification of citations and generated language.
- Document
- Filing
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
d. Effective upon the adoption of this Rule, all litigants and/or their counsel shall include and complete the following alternative certifications, which shall be placed immediately prior to the signature block for the filing party: □ [Pursuant to Local Rule 3.7, the undersigned hereby certifies that no portion of [Title of Document] was drafted/prepared using Generative A.I.] OR □ [Pursuant to Local Rule 3.7, the undersigned hereby certifies that Generative A.I. was used to draft/prepare [Title of Document]. Specifically, [Name of A.I. tool] was used, in whole or in part, to draft/prepare this submission. The undersigned further certifies that he/she has independently verified the accuracy of every citation to the law or to the record and that any language drafted by Generative A.I., including quotations, citations, paraphrased assertions, and/or legal analysis has been included and submitted after considering the requirements of KSA 60-211 and any applicable ethical rules governing attorneys.
If the party desires to set the case for conference or hearing, the party must submit an order substantially in the form found below and the order must be filed prior to the noticed deadline:
and shall file an appropriate certificate in each case dismissed showing compliance with this order.
The notice of impending dismissal must substantially follow the provided Notice and Order form.
Court's wording
The notice of impending dismissal shall be substantially as follows: NOTICE AND ORDER The following case(s) will be dismissed without prejudice for lack of prosecution on the day of , 20 at o'clock .M., unless a hearing or conference is set on the court's calendar or other cause is shown in accordance with K.S.A. 60-241(b)(2).
A motion for leave to withdraw must substantially follow the prescribed form, including the specified notice to the client and a certificate of service.
- Document
- Motion for leave to withdraw
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
2. A motion for leave to withdraw under Supreme Court Rule 117 shall be substantially in the following form: MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW (Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 117 and Local Rule 7) Attorney hereby moves to withdraw as counsel for , (plaintiff/defendant), in the above-captioned case. This motion to for leave to withdraw will be submitted to the Court for approval on the day of , 20 , at .m. You are further notified that further proceedings may be held in this matter whether or not you are represented by counsel. If you do not retain other counsel, you should appear personally at any scheduled hearings. Presently scheduled hearings are: [Type of hearing] Date: , 20 Time: .m. All notices and orders entered in this case after withdrawal of your attorney will be mailed to you at the address shown below. Attorney for CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE This is to certify that a copy of the above and foregoing Motion for Leave to Withdraw was mailed, postage prepaid, on the day of , 20 , to: (all other counsel of record) (withdrawing attorney's client, with address listed for future service of papers) Attorney for
An attorney seeking to withdraw under Supreme Court Rule 117 must file and serve a motion for leave to withdraw on all counsel of record and provide a proposed order for the court.
- Document
- Motion for leave to withdraw
Must include
- •Proposed order
Withdrawal will not be permitted without a showing that the litigant has been notified of pending hearings and that the case will proceed whether the litigant is represented by counsel or not.
5. The withdrawal and substitution pleading shall be substantially the following form:
Substitution of admitted counsel requires no court order and may be accomplished by filing a pleading with the specified title signed by both attorneys.
Court's wording
Substitution of counsel admitted to practice in this court is authorized without an order of the court. Substitution of counsel may be accomplished by the filing of a pleading entitled "Withdrawal of Counsel and Entry of Appearance of Substituted Counsel" signed by the attorney withdrawing and the attorney to be substituted.
3. An order permitting withdrawal of an attorney shall be substantially in the following form:
Any reference to a prior pleading filed in the case shall include the pleading’s record of appearance docket number (Index #).
Proposed orders shall not be submitted along with motions, unless signed by all counsel, or the motion and proposed order specifically recites that all affected parties have been consulted and have no objection to the motion.
Any motion to exceed page limitations must be submitted before submission of the brief and shall include a specific total page request.
The transferee must identify the payee as the defendant using the payee’s full name.
Court's wording
2. In any case filed in accordance with the Structured Settlement Protection Act (KSA 40-461 et seq.), the transferee shall also specifically identify the payee as the defendant with his/her full name.
The application must identify the payee, disclose whether the payee acts individually or representatively, and address prior sales of payments from the same settlement, including specified details if applicable.
Court's wording
1. In any case filed in accordance with the Structured Settlement Protection Act (KSA 40-461 et seq.), the transferee shall, in addition to the requirements set forth in KSA 40-465, include the following information in the application: a. The name of the payee; b. whether the payee is acting on their own behalf as an individual or is acting in some representative capacity for another; c. whether the payee has sought to sell prior structured payments arising from the same structured settlement, and if “yes,”: i. an identification of the Court, case number, date of Court approval, aggregate amount of the total payments purchased, and gross purchase price/amounts paid and/or advanced under the agreement.
In advance of the final pretrial conference counsel and self- represented parties shall confer and shall attempt to prepare a joint pretrial order.
If agreement cannot be reached on all portions of the proposed order, then a single submission shall be made containing separate proposals for the portions not agreed upon, clearly labeled to show which party has proposed what language.
The listed domestic-relations documents must be exchanged, including a complete signed and notarized affidavit; the short form may be used only if specifically authorized by the Court.
Court's wording
Documents to be Exchanged. i. Complete signed and notarized Domestic Relations Affidavit (The parties shall not use the “short form” unless specifically authorized by the Court); ii. Federal and State Income Tax Returns with all attachments and schedules for the most recent tax year, including, but not limited to W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, K-1s, Schedule C, Schedule E and any other schedules filed with the IRS; iii. Copies of each payroll statement, pay stubs, pay advice (or equivalent documentation) for the past 12 months prior to the filing date from each employer from compensation was paid during the 12-month period, and the year-end pay stub (or equivalent documentation) for the calendar year that concluded prior to the filing of the action; iv. Copies of all credit card statements (whether individual or joint accounts) for the past 6 months prior to filing date; v. Copies of all checking account statements (whether individual or joint accounts) for the past 6 months prior to filing date; vi. Proposed Parenting Plan; vii. Documentation confirming the cost and status of enrollment of employer provided medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage for the party only, the party plus spouse (if applicable), and the party plus family (and/or party plus child(ren)) if offered. If any persons are covered by the policy other than the parties and their children together, the party shall disclose the first names and ages of all others covered by the policy; viii. For the six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition, statements, or other proof of payment of all work-related daycare expenses paid by a party; and ix. A preliminary child support worksheet.
In parentage cases, the listed documents must be exchanged by the later of 60 days after filing or 45 days after service, subject to the stated case exclusions; no further order is required.
Court's wording
The documents listed below will be exchanged within 60 days of filing or 45 days of service in any parentage case, whichever is later. No further order is required. Unreasonable failure to voluntarily provide the listed information may result in sanctions including but not limited to attorney fees and costs incurred by the other party in obtaining the information. This rule does not apply to cases initiated by the State (IV-D programs) as an original action or pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (K.S.A. 23- 3601 et seq.), the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (60-31b01 et seq.), or as otherwise permitted by law. b. Documents to be Exchanged. i. Complete signed and notarized Domestic Relations Affidavit (The parties shall not use the “short form” unless specifically authorized by the Court); ii. Federal and State Income Tax Returns with all attachments and schedules for the most recent tax year, including, but not limited to W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, K-1s, Schedule C, Schedule E and any other schedules filed with the IRS; iii. Copies of each payroll statement, pay stubs, pay advice (or equivalent documentation) for the past 12 months prior to the filing date from each employer from compensation was paid during the 12-month period, and the year-end pay stub (or equivalent documentation) for the calendar year that concluded prior to the filing of the action; iv. Proposed Parenting Plan; v. Documentation confirming the cost and status of enrollment of employer provided medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage for the party only, the party plus spouse (if applicable), and the party plus family (and/or party plus child(ren)) if offered. If any persons are covered by the policy other than the parties and their children together, the party shall disclose the first names and ages of all others covered by the policy; vi. For the six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition, statements, or other proof of payment of all work-related daycare expenses paid by a party; and vii. A preliminary child support worksheet.
If Domestic Court Services or the Johnson County Mental Health Department is appointed to provide services pursuant to this rule, counsel, or the parties if self- represented (pro se), shall provide the full names, addresses, telephone numbers (home and work) and email addresses for all the parties to whom services are provided.
7. Required Language. The following notice shall be included as part of any order for child custody investigation or other report. IT IS BY THE COURT ORDERED that this report is subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 23-3210(c) and Local Rule 23. Attorneys may generally discuss the contents of the report with their clients but shall not give a copy of the report to their clients and shall not permit their clients to read or make notes from the report. If the investigator clearly designates a portion or portions of the report for general release, those portions may be read by the client or copied and released to the client. The remaining portions of the report shall remain confidential and shall not be read by or released to the client. If a party is not represented by an attorney of record, the report shall be made available for review by the self-represented party, but no copy of the report shall be given to self-represented parties. The review of the report by an self-represented party shall be subject to such further conditions as the court shall determine. If an self-represented party reviews a report the represented party may request the opportunity to review the report, but no copy of the report shall be given to a represented party. Failure to comply with the terms of this order by either an attorney or an self-represented party may be punishable by sanctions for contempt as the Court may determine.
3. Delivery of Report. A copy of the report shall be provided by the investigator to court for dissemination to the attorney of record for each party.
b. must not contain personal identifiers;
A party must complete the PAS in the District Court-approved form and manner when filing the specified initial or responsive pleadings, a motion to modify a parenting plan, or upon the Court’s request.
Court's wording
Effective April 1, 2023, a party will complete the Pathway Assignment Sheet (“PAS”) in the form and manner approved by the District Court: a. when filing an initial petition or request for Divorce, Determination of Parentage, Child Custody, or Non-Parent Visitation; b. when filing an answer or other responsive pleading thereto (or if no responsive pleading is filed, within 30 days of receipt of the initial pleading); c. when filing a motion to modify an existing parenting plan, or d. upon the Court’s request.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The order to remove a case from the dismissal list must be filed before the noticed deadline.
If the party desires to set the case for conference or hearing, the party must submit an order substantially in the form found below and the order must be filed prior to the noticed deadline:
Page 11 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 6, Form of Motion and Order to Remove
Withdrawal does not become effective until an order authorizing it is filed.
Withdrawal shall not be effective until an order authorizing withdrawal is filed.
Page 14 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 7 — Withdrawal of Attorney
If the Kansas statutes and Kansas Supreme Court rules do not clearly set a response deadline, the response is due 14 days after service of the motion.
If a motion is filed and the deadline for filing a response to such motion is not clearly set forth in either the Kansas statutes or the Kansas Supreme Court rules, the deadline for filing a response shall be 14 days after service of the motion.
Page 17 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
A motion to exceed a page limit must be submitted before the brief and must state the specific total page request.
Any motion to exceed page limitations must be submitted before submission of the brief and shall include a specific total page request.
Page 18 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
Unless the judge orders otherwise or specifies another deadline, the agreed order or agreed portions and separate proposals must be provided to the court by the pretrial conference.
Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, the agreed pretrial order or the proposed order containing those portions agreed upon and each party's separate proposals for the remainder must be provided to the court by the time of the pretrial conference, unless some other deadline is otherwise specified by the assigned judge.
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If no responsive pleading is filed, the PAS must be completed within 30 days after receipt of the initial pleading.
b. when filing an answer or other responsive pleading thereto (or if no responsive pleading is filed, within 30 days of receipt of the initial pleading);
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A party must provide the trustee updated information within 7 days after a change of name, address, or employment.
Each party shall provide updated information to the trustee within 7 days following a change of name, address, or employment.
Page 47 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 26, 6.a. Mandatory Information
Each party must notify the trustee in writing of a change of name, residence, or employer and its business address within 7 days after the change.
Each party shall inform the District Court Trustee in writing of any change of name, residence, and employer (with business address) within 7 days after such change.
Page 48 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 26, 6.c. Support Orders Entered at Trial and in Post-Trial Proceedings
The Hearing Officer must grant or deny a rehearing motion within 14 days after it is filed.
A motion for rehearing shall be summarily granted or denied by the Hearing Officer within 14 days of the filing of the motion.
Page 50 | 13.b. Rehearing or Review Hearing
After requesting review of a recorded hearing, the requesting party must request a transcript within 30 days; failure to timely obtain it results in dismissal for lack of prosecution.
If the hearing was recorded, counsel or the unrepresented party requesting review by the assigned District Court Judge will request a transcript of the hearing within thirty days of filing the request for review. If a transcript is not timely obtained, the motion will be dismissed for lack of prosecution pursuant to K.S.A. 60-241(b)(2).
Page 50 | 13.c.i. Review Hearings before the District Judge — Review After Recorded Hearing
A moving party has 14 days after the order denying rehearing is filed to request a review hearing before the assigned District Judge.
The moving party shall have 14 days following the filing of an order denying rehearing to request a review hearing before the assigned District Judge.
Page 50 | 13.b. Rehearing or Review Hearing
A request for review using the recording instead of a transcript must be made by motion within 14 days of filing the hearing officer’s judgment.
Any request for review upon the recording (instead of a transcript) must be made by motion when requesting review as set forth in subsection A above (within 14 days of the filing of the hearing officer’s judgment).
Page 50 | 13.c.i. Review Hearings before the District Judge — Review After Recorded Hearing
A party placed in custody for contempt is entitled, upon request, to a District Court Judge hearing within 48 hours.
Any party placed in custody as punishment for the contempt shall be entitled, upon request, to a hearing before a District Court Judge within 48 hours thereafter.
Page 50 | 12. Review of Contempt Findings
The requesting party must transmit the full transcript and all admitted exhibits to the District Court within 14 days after the transcript is completed.
The unrepresented party or counsel requesting review will transmit to the District Court the full transcript and all admitted exhibits within 14 days of the completion of the transcript.
Page 50 | 13.c.i. Review Hearings before the District Judge — Review After Recorded Hearing
If the District Court denies a request to review the recording, the party has 14 days to request a transcript, unless the court orders otherwise.
If the District Court denies the request, the party requesting review will have 14 days to request the transcript unless otherwise ordered.
Page 50 | 13.c.i. Review Hearings before the District Judge — Review After Recorded Hearing
A request for rehearing or review in a case without a transcript or audio recording must be made by written motion within 14 days after the judgment is filed.
The request shall be by written motion filed within 14 days of the filing of the judgment
Page 50 | 13.a.i. Finality of Judgment — Hearing - No Transcript available
The movant must obtain a review hearing date within 30 days after filing the de novo review motion, or the motion will be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
Within 30 days after filing the motion for a de novo review hearing, the movant shall obtain from the court a date for the review hearing. If a hearing date is not timely obtained, the motion will be dismissed for lack of prosecution pursuant to K. S.A. 60-241(b)(2).
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A party in a foreclosure action who files for bankruptcy protection must file a copy of the bankruptcy notice with the Court and all litigation parties as soon as possible and no later than 10 days afterward.
Thus, when a party to a foreclosure action in this Court files for bankruptcy protection, the party shall, as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days thereafter, file with this Court and all parties to the litigation in this Court a copy of the party’s Notice of Bankruptcy Filing in the relevant case in this Court.
Page 61 | 7. Bankruptcy
If the debtor fails to file the bankruptcy notice, the party prosecuting the foreclosure must file it with the Court within a reasonable time after receiving notice from the bankruptcy court.
The party prosecuting the foreclosure action shall file the Notice of Bankruptcy Filing with this Court, within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice from the bankruptcy court, if the debtor fails to do.
Page 62 | 7. Bankruptcy
The order to set a conference or hearing must be filed before the noticed deadline.
5. Form of Motion and Order to Remove. If the party desires to set the case for conference or hearing, the party must submit an order substantially in the form found below and the order must be filed prior to the noticed deadline:
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 14 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 6 — Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution
If neither Kansas statutes nor Kansas Supreme Court rules clearly set a response deadline, the response is due 14 days after service of the motion.
If a motion is filed and the deadline for filing a response to such motion is not clearly set forth in either the Kansas statutes or the Kansas Supreme Court rules, the deadline for filing a response shall be 14 days after service of the motion.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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A motion to exceed the page limit must be submitted before the brief and state the requested total page count; the court may rule on it without waiting for another party to respond.
Any motion to exceed page limitations must be submitted before submission of the brief and Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.64", First line: 0", shall include a specific total page request. Such motions may be ruled upon without waiting for Numbered + Level: 2 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + a response from any other party.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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The pretrial questionnaire must be filed and provided to the judge at the final pretrial conference unless the judge orders otherwise.
Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, this questionnaire must be filed and provided to the judge at the time of the final pretrial conference.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 30 | Pretrial Conferences – Domestic and Non-Domestic Cases
The agreed pretrial order, or the agreed portions and each party’s separate proposals, must be provided to the court by the pretrial conference unless the judge orders otherwise or specifies another deadline.
Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, the agreed pretrial order or the proposed order containing those portions agreed upon and each party's separate proposals for the remainder must be provided to the court by the time of the pretrial conference., unless some other deadline is otherwise specified by the assigned judge.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 30 | Pretrial Conferences – Domestic and Non-Domestic Cases
After appearing on an Answer Date and entering a general denial, the defendant must file a Written Answer with the Court Clerk within 14 days from that date.
If the defendant appears on an Answer Date and enters a general denial, the defendant shall file with the Court Clerk a Written Answer within 14 days from the Answer date and provide a copy to plaintiff (or plaintiff’s attorney) per K.S.A. 61-2904.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 35 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21 — Chapter 61 Cases
In parentage cases, the listed documents must be exchanged by the later of 60 days after filing or 45 days after service; no further order is required, and the stated State-initiated cases are excluded.
a. The documents listed below will be exchanged within 60 days of filing or 45 days of service in any parentage case, whichever is later. No further order is required. Unreasonable failure to voluntarily provide the listed information may result in sanctions including but not limited to attorney fees and costs incurred by the other party in obtaining the information. This rule does not apply to cases initiated by the State (IV-D programs) as an original action or pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (K.S.A. 23- 3601 et seq.), the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (60-31b01 et seq.), or as otherwise permitted by law.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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If no responsive pleading is filed, the PAS must be completed within 30 days of receipt of the initial pleading.
b. when filing an answer or other responsive pleading thereto (or if no responsive pleading is filed, within 30 days of receipt of the initial pleading);
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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A party has 14 days after the order denying rehearing is filed to request a review hearing before the assigned District Judge.
The moving party shall have 14 days following the filing of an order denying rehearing to request a review hearing before the assigned District Judge.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 88 | Rehearing or Review Hearing
For a hearing with no available transcript or audio recording, a party must file a written motion requesting rehearing or review within 14 days after the judgment is filed to prevent the order from becoming final.
An order of the hearing officer whichfollowing a hearing for which no transcript is available or for which no audio recording was made, after it is approved by a judge of the District Court and filed with the clerk, shall become a final judgment of the District Court unless a party requests either (1) a rehearing before the hearing officer or (2) a review hearing before the District Judge pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 172(h). The request shall be by written motion filed within 14 days of the filing of the judgment
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Page 88 | Finality of Orders, Review Hearings, and Motions for Rehearing
A request for rehearing or review under the transcript-available procedure must be filed by written motion within 14 days of the judgment filing.
The request shall be by written motion filed within 14 days of the filing of the judgment and served on counsel for all parties, on all pro se parties, and on the trusteeunrepresented parties, and on the trustee.
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Page 88 | Finality of Orders, Review Hearings, and Motions for Rehearing
A request to have the recording reviewed instead of a transcript must be made by motion when requesting review, within 14 days after the hearing officer’s judgment is filed.
Any request for review upon the recording (instead of a transcript) must be made by motion when requesting review as set forth in subsection A above (within 14 days of the filing of the hearing officer’s judgment).
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Page 88 | Review Hearings before the District Judge
After the District Court denies the request, the party has 14 days to request the transcript, unless otherwise ordered.
the District Court denies the request, the party requesting review will have 14 days to request the transcript unless otherwise ordered.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 89
The movant must obtain a review-hearing date within 30 days after filing the motion, or the motion will be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
Within 30 days after filing the motion for a de novo review hearing, the movant shall obtain from the court a date for the review hearing. If a hearing date is not timely obtained, the motion will be dismissed for lack of prosecution pursuant to K. S.A. 60-241(b)(2).
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 89 | C.ii. Review After a Hearing Not Recorded
If the debtor does not file the bankruptcy notice, the party prosecuting the foreclosure must file it with the Court within a reasonable time after receiving the bankruptcy court’s notice.
The party prosecuting the foreclosure action shall file the Notice of Bankruptcy Filing with this Court, within a reasonable time after receipt of the notice from the bankruptcy court, if the debtor fails to do.
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Page 103 | Bankruptcy
A party to a foreclosure action that files for bankruptcy protection must file a copy of its bankruptcy notice with the Court and all litigation parties as soon as possible, and no later than ten days afterward.
Thus, when a party to a foreclosure action in this Court files for bankruptcy protection, the party shall, as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days thereafter, file with this Court and all parties to the litigation in this Court a copy of the party’s Notice of Bankruptcy Filing in the relevant case in this Court.
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Page 103 | Bankruptcy
Exhibits must be marked no later than five days before trial.
All exhibits shall be marked by the court reporter or by counsel with exhibit stickers by no later than five days before the trial date.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 126 | 10. WITNESSES AND EXHIBITS
The proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are due by the start of trial, unless the judge orders otherwise.
Note: Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, you are required to file proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by the start of trial.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 129 | Domestic Relations Pretrial Questionnaire
No more than two garnishments may be issued on the same claim or claims against the same judgment debtor in any 30-day period, unless a judge grants an exception after the required certification and factual showing.
Except as provided in this rule, no more than two garnishments shall be issued out of this court applicable to the same claim or claims and against the same judgment debtor in any 30-day period. A judge of this court may order an exception to this rule in any case in which the party seeking the garnishment shall in person or by attorney: (a) certify that the garnishment is not for the purpose of harassment of the debtor, and (b) state facts demonstrating to the satisfaction of the judge that there is reason to believe that the garnishee has property or credits of the debtor that are not exempt from execution.
Page 52 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 27 — Garnishments
A party need not appear at a non-appearance hearing, but may appear and object or file written objections with the Clerk before the hearing and send copies to the Judge and other parties.
No party is required to appear at a non-appearance hearing, however any party may appear and object to the motion, or may file written objections prior to the hearing with the Clerk of the Court and send copies to the Judge and other parties.
Page 59 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 34, Mortgage Foreclosure Cases, 3. Non-Appearance Hearing
Objections to jury instructions should be filed by the beginning of the trial (or as otherwise ordered by the Court).
Objections to jury instructions should be filed by the beginning of the trial (or as otherwise ordered by the Court).
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If the parties cannot submit joint instructions, each party should submit proposed jury instructions one week before trial, unless the court orders otherwise.
If the parties are unable to submit instructions jointly, then each party should submit proposed jury instructions one week in advance of trial (or as otherwise ordered by the court).
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A motion to transfer a case to Chapter 60 procedures should be made no later than 10 days before trial.
Motions to transfer a case to Chapter 60 procedures should be made no later than 10 days prior to a trial date.
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Page 35 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21 — Chapter 61 Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Papers may be served by email or other electronic means when the recipient has supplied an address for service, except papers required to accompany a summons or to be served by another specified method; service is complete upon transmission unless returned undeliverable.
KSA 60-205, as amended, allows service of papers upon opposing counsel and parties “by electronic means when authorized by supreme court rule or a local rule.” This rule, therefore, authorizes service of all papers, except those required to be served with a summons or required to be served by other specific means, by e-mail or other electronic means if and when opposing counsel or parties have complied with KSA 60-211, as amended, or otherwise provided their e- mail or other electronic address to use for such service. Service by e-mail or electronic means is deemed complete when transmitted, unless returned as undeliverable.
Page 5 | CIVIL RULE – NO 3 — Pleadings, Documents, etc.
For service of the specified papers, treat the first-named petition party as plaintiff or petitioner and the second-named party as defendant or respondent.
For such papers the first named party in a petition shall be considered the plaintiff, or petitioner, and the second named party shall be considered the defendant, or respondent, for purposes of service.
Page 5 | CIVIL RULE – NO 3 — Pleadings, Documents, etc.
The chosen service method must be indicated using the Service Instruction Form.
The choice of method of service shall be indicated pursuant to the form set forth below.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
Any designated service form must be signed before the clerk commences proceedings and included with every service application.
The attorney or self-represented litigant must sign any form designated for that purpose before the clerk will commence proceedings and such form shall accompany all service applications.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
For return receipt delivery service by the attorney or self-represented litigant, that person is responsible for obtaining service and ensuring its return.
The responsibility for obtaining service and effecting its return shall be on the attorney or self-represented litigant.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
The original receipt for return receipt delivery service must be filed with the clerk before service is perfected.
The original receipt for service (e.g., in the case of certified mail, the green card) must be filed with the clerk's office before service can be perfected.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
For return receipt delivery service by the sheriff, the sheriff is responsible for obtaining service and ensuring its return.
The responsibility for obtaining service and effecting its return shall be on the sheriff.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
A service requester must provide the complete address of the person or entity to be served.
An attorney or self-represented litigant requesting service of process must clearly state the complete address of the person or entity service is to be made upon.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
A person requesting service must complete a Service Instruction Form before service begins.
An attorney or self-represented litigant requesting service of process on any pleading or document must complete the form called, "Service Instruction Form" before service shall be commenced.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
A separate Service Instruction Form is required for each person or entity to be served, except when service is at the same address.
A separate Service Instruction Form must be submitted for each person or entity to be served, unless service is at the same address.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
The requesting attorney or self-represented litigant must elect in writing among the listed methods of service.
The attorney or self-represented litigant must elect in writing from among the following forms of service: a. Service through the office of the sheriff by other than certified mail. b. Service by a process server authorized or appointed by the provisions of K.S.A. 60-303. c. Return receipt delivery service by the self-represented litigant or attorney. The responsibility for obtaining service and effecting its return shall be on the attorney or self-represented litigant. The original receipt for service (e.g., in the case of certified mail, the green card) must be filed with the clerk's office before service can be perfected. d. Return receipt delivery service by the office of the sheriff. The responsibility for obtaining service and effecting its return shall be on the sheriff.
Page 7 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
When service is made by return receipt delivery, a return-of-service form following the form provided must be filed.
3. Return on Service by Return Receipt Delivery. When service has been made by return receipt delivery, a form shall be filed following the form set forth below.
Page 9 | Return on Service by Return Receipt Delivery
The clerk must notify counsel and self-represented parties by ordinary mail or e-mail to counsel, within five days after issuance of the dismissal list and at least 20 days before dismissal.
The clerk of the district court shall notify counsel of record and all self-represented parties by sending a copy of this order by ordinary mail to the attorney or self-represented party or by e-mail to the attorney of record within five days from the issuance of the dismissal list, and shall file an appropriate certificate in each case dismissed showing compliance with this order. This notice shall be given at least 20 days prior to the dismissal date.
Page 11 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 6, Method and Time of Notice
Movant’s counsel must forward file-stamped copies of the motion and order to all other counsel within three days.
Movant’s counsel is directed to notify all other counsel of this Motion and Order by forwarding to them file-stamped copies of the Motion and Order within three days.
Page 12 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 6, Order Removing from Dismissal List
A motion for leave to withdraw must be served on all counsel of record and the client, and proof of service on the client must be filed with the clerk.
An attorney seeking to withdraw under Supreme Court Rule 117 must file and serve a motion for leave to withdraw on all counsel of record and provide a proposed order for the court. The motion for leave to withdraw must be served on the withdrawing attorney's client. Proof of service on the client shall be filed with the clerk.
Page 14 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 7 — Withdrawal of Attorney
The withdrawing attorney must mail a copy of the withdrawal order to the affected party.
The withdrawing attorney shall mail a copy of the order to the party affected.
Page 14 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 7 — Withdrawal of Attorney
The withdrawal and substitution pleading must be served on the client and all counsel of record.
Such pleading shall be served on the client and all counsel of record in the case.
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In divorce cases, the listed documents must be exchanged by the later of 60 days after filing or 45 days after service; no further order is needed, and unreasonable failure to provide them may result in sanctions.
The documents listed below will be exchanged within 60 days of filing or 45 days of service in any divorce case, whichever is later. No further order is required. Unreasonable failure to voluntarily provide the listed information may result in sanctions including but not limited to attorney fees and costs incurred by the other party in obtaining the information.
Page 30 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 20 — INITIAL ORDERS
Within three days of receiving the order, requesting counsel or a self-represented party must serve it on the opposing party and file proof of service with the Clerk.
Within three days of receipt, counsel for the requesting party (or the party if self- represented) shall serve a copy of this order on the opposing party and file proof of service with the Clerk of the Court.
Page 33 | INITIAL DISCLOSURE AND CASE MANAGMENT ORDER
Counsel in divorce cases must notify CASAs and guardians ad litem of pending motions and hearings and send them copies of subsequently filed pleadings.
Counsel for the parties in a divorce case shall give to both CASAs and guardians ad litem notice of all pending motions and hearings and shall send copies to them of all subsequently filed pleadings.
Page 35 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 2125 — Guardian Ad Litem or CASA in Domestic Relations Actions
A copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be served on the investigator, who may advise the court about risks of providing a written copy.
A copy of the motion and notice of hearing shall be served upon the investigator who prepared the report, who shall be allowed to advise the court regarding the investigator's recommendations as to the risks of providing a written copy of the report.
Page 37 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 23 — Dissemination of Domestic Relations Investigation Reports
A motion seeking to have support enforced otherwise must show good cause and provide notice to the parties of record and the District Court Trustee.
All orders for support shall be enforced by the District Court Trustee unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown upon motion with notice to the parties of record and the District Court Trustee.
Page 47 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 26, 4.b. Enforcement of Support by District Court Trustee
Motions for a review hearing or rehearing must be served on counsel for all parties, all unrepresented parties, and the trustee.
Motions for a review hearing or rehearing shall be served upon counsel for all parties, on all unrepresented parties, and on the trustee.
Page 50 | 13.b. Rehearing or Review Hearing
Notice of the custody-review request must be given to the District Court Trustee.
Notice shall be given to the District Court Trustee.
Page 50 | 12. Review of Contempt Findings
The request must be served on counsel for all parties, all unrepresented parties, and the trustee.
The request shall be by written motion filed within 14 days of the filing of the judgment and served on counsel for all parties, on all unrepresented parties, and on the trustee.
Page 50 | 13.a.i. Finality of Judgment — Hearing - No Transcript available
A Notice of Lien Claim must be served on all parties.
If any party or counsel has knowledge of any such liens, a "Notice of Lien Claim" shall be filed with the clerk and served on all parties identifying the person claiming a lien, giving the amount of the lien claim, and giving the stated basis for the lien (e.g., under K.S.A. 65-406).
Page 53 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 28 — Liens upon Funds Paid Into or Out of Courts
The plaintiff or claimant must promptly and timely serve all pleadings and papers identified in the rule on each defendant in accordance with the cited Kansas statutes.
It is plaintiff/claimant’s obligation to promptly and timely serve all pleadings and papers identified herein on each party defendant, in accordance with KSA 60-203 and 60-301 through 60-313.
Page 56 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 31 — Professional Malpractice Screening Panel
The petitioner must give notice to every heir at law located through its search.
Notice shall be given to all heirs at law located by the Petitioner.
Page 59 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 34, Mortgage Foreclosure Cases, 2. Duty to Give Notice; Deceased Defendants
The Petitioner must serve the Petition and notice of pending hearings on all heirs identified by the guardian ad litem.
The guardian ad litem shall file a report of the results of the search and the Petitioner shall serve notice of the Petition and any pending hearings upon all identified heirs at law.
Page 59 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 34, Mortgage Foreclosure Cases, 2. Duty to Give Notice; Deceased Defendants
A non-appearance hearing requires a written motion and a notice labeled as a notice of non-appearance hearing, served by ordinary mail on all parties, including parties in default, at their last known addresses.
A non-appearance hearing requires a written motion served on all parties including those in default, together with a “notice of non-appearance hearing” denominated as such, by ordinary mail to recipient’s last known address.
Page 59 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 34, Mortgage Foreclosure Cases, 3. Non-Appearance Hearing
A motion to confirm a Sheriff’s sale requires a non-appearance hearing, with 14 days’ notice by ordinary mail to all judgment debtors at their last known addresses, including those not in default.
A motion to confirm a Sheriff’s sale requires a non-appearance hearing with 14 days notice to all judgment debtors, regardless of whether they are in default in the litigation, at their last known address(es) by ordinary mail.
Page 60 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 34, Mortgage Foreclosure Cases, 5. Confirmation of Sheriff’s Sale
The bankruptcy notice copy must also be provided to all parties to the foreclosure litigation within the same 10-day maximum period.
Thus, when a party to a foreclosure action in this Court files for bankruptcy protection, the party shall, as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days thereafter, file with this Court and all parties to the litigation in this Court a copy of the party’s Notice of Bankruptcy Filing in the relevant case in this Court.
Page 61 | 7. Bankruptcy
A motion to shorten, extend, or extinguish the redemption period must be set for a nonappearance hearing with at least 21 days’ notice to all parties and persons claiming redemption rights, with proof of service.
Any motion to shorten, extend or extinguish the period of redemption of the defendant owner pursuant to K.S.A. 60-2414(a) or 60-2414(m) shall be set for a “nonappearance” hearing with not less than 21 days of notice to all parties or persons claiming redemption rights and proof of service.
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An assignment of redemption rights must be served on all parties and, if not a party, the Certificate of Purchase holder.
Any assignment, transfer or other paper filed that purports to claim redemption rights must be verified and reflect (1) the status of the defendant owner’s residence at the time of any assignment, (2) the actual consideration between the defendant owner and the assignee, and thereafter such assignment of redemption rights must be (3) be served on all parties and the Certificate of Purchase holder (if not a party).
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Interrogatory answers must be served on the requesting party within 30 days after service of the interrogatories.
Please take notice that a copy of your answers to the foregoing Interrogatories must be served upon the undersigned within 30 days after service of these Interrogatories.
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The parties must exchange copies of exhibits by the exhibit-marking deadline.
The parties shall exchange copies of exhibits at or before that date.
Page 76 | 10. WITNESSES AND EXHIBITS
The motion and verified application must be served on all other counsel of record and the out-of-state attorney’s client, with a signed certificate showing service.
(Include a signed certificate showing service of the motion and verified application upon all other counsel of record in the case and upon the out-of-state attorney’s client.)
Page 78 | CIVIL RULE - APPENDIX D
Once approved by the assigned judge, the order must be served on all counsel of record.
(This Order, when approved by the assigned judge, shall be served upon all counsel of record in this case.)
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The out-of-state attorney’s admission remains effective only while associated with and personally appearing alongside a Kansas-licensed attorney, who may receive service in matters connected with the action with the same effect as service on the out-of-state attorney.
This order shall be effective only so long as the out-of-state attorney has associated continually and is personally appearing with (name of attorney licensed in Kansas), upon whom service may be had in all matters connected with this action with the same effect as if personally made on the out-of- state attorney.
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Papers may be served by email or other electronic means when opposing counsel or parties have complied with KSA 60-211 or provided an address for service; this does not apply to papers required to accompany a summons or be served by other specific means, and service is complete upon transmission unless returned undeliverable.
This rule, therefore, authorizes service of all papers, except those required to be served with a summons or required to be served by other specific means, by e-mail or other electronic means if and when opposing counsel or parties have complied with KSA 60-211, as amended, or otherwise provided their e-mail or other electronic address to use for such service. Service by e-Service by e-mail or electronic means is deemed complete when transmitted, unless returned as undeliverable.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 5 | CIVIL RULE – NO 3
Return receipt delivery service by the pro seself-represented litigant or attorney. The responsibility for obtaining service and effecting its return shall be on the attorney or pro seself-represented litigant. The original receipt for service (e.g., in the case of certified mail, the green card) must be filed with the clerk's office before service can be perfected.
Return receipt delivery service by the pro seself-represented litigant or attorney. The responsibility for obtaining service and effecting its return shall be on the attorney or pro seself-represented litigant. The original receipt for service (e.g., in the case of certified mail, the green card) must be filed with the clerk's office before service can be perfected.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 9 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 4 — Service of Process
Filing Fees and Waivers
A motion to admit an out-of-state attorney pro hac vice must be submitted with a non-refundable fee and a verified application reviewed by the moving attorney.
In support of the motion, the undersigned submits the non-refundable fee, together with the verified application of , which the undersigned has reviewed.
Page 78 | CIVIL RULE - APPENDIX D
All mediation fees must be paid before any further hearing on the mediation issues or before the matter is finalized by order, decree, or journal entry.
All fees must be paid prior to any further hearing relating to the issues of the mediation or finalization of this matter by order, decree or journal entry.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 49 | COURT APPROVED MEDIATION ORDER FORM
All fees must be paid before the matter is finalized, and failure to pay or participate in Solid Ground may result in contempt or other costs and sanctions.
All fees must be paid prior to any finalization of this matter by order, decree or journal entry. Failure to pay the fee or failure to attend and/or participate in good faith in Solid Ground may constitute Contempt of Court or could otherwise result in the Court assessing fines, attorney fees or other costs relating to this order.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 51 | COURT APPROVED SOLID GROUND ORDER FORM
The $300 Higher Ground fee must be paid within 14 days of filing the order and before finalization; the Court may reapportion, reduce, or waive it if justified, and mailed payments must include specified identifying information.
The Higher Ground fee of $300.00 shall be paid as follows: Father shall pay $ and Mother shall pay $ within 14 days of the filing of this order. The Court reserves the right to reapportion, reduce or waive this fee if justified. All fee payments shall be paid to the District Court Trustee in person at the Court Trustee’s office or by mail at 588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 3000, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-715-3600). If payment is mailed, you must include your case number, return address and designate that this payment is for the Higher Ground fee. Upon payment, the Trustee shall issue a receipt to the payor and enter the payment into the JIMS court file. All fees must be paid prior to any finalization of this matter by order, decree or journal entry. Failure to pay the fee or failure to attend and/or participate in good faith in Higher Ground may constitute Contempt of Court or could otherwise result in the Court assessing fines, attorney fees or other costs relating to this order.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 53 | ORDER TO ATTEND HIGHER GROUND
The parties must pay the custody-evaluation fee in the amounts and period specified in the order; payment goes to the District Court Trustee, and mailed payments must identify the case and fee purpose.
A custody evaluation fee shall be paid as follows: Petitioner shall pay $ and Respondent shall pay $ within days of the date of this order. The Court reserves the right to reallocate payment of this fee in a different proportion. All fee payments shall be paid to the District Court Trustee in person at the 4th floor of the Johnson County Courthouse or by mail at P.O. Box 760, Olathe, KS 66051-0760 (913-715-3600). If payment is mailed, you must include your case number and designate that this payment is for child custody evaluation fees. Upon payment, the Trustee shall issue a receipt to the payor and enter the payment into the JIMS court file.
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Page 57 | COURT APPROVED CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION ORDER FORM
All custody-evaluation fees must be paid before a further custody hearing or finalization; nonpayment may be considered contempt of court.
All fees must be paid prior to any further hearing relating to custody or finalization of this matter by order, decree or journal entry. Failure to pay this fee may also be considered Contempt of Court.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 57 | COURT APPROVED CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION ORDER FORM
Assessment fee payments must be made to the District Court Trustee in person or by mail to the stated address.
All fee payments shall be paid to the District Court Trustee in person at the Court Trustee’s office or by mail at 588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 3000, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-715-3600).
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 59 | ORDER FOR FAMILY ASSESSMENT
The order requires the parties to pay the specified assessment amounts within the number of days entered in the order, and the Court may reallocate the fee.
A family assessment fee shall be paid as follows: Petitioner shall pay $ and Respondent shall pay $ within days of the date of this order. The Court reserves the right to reallocate payment of this fee in a different proportion.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 59 | ORDER FOR FAMILY ASSESSMENT
A non-refundable fee must be submitted in support of the motion to admit an out-of-state attorney.
In support of the motion, the undersigned submits the non-refundable fee,
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 133 | CIVIL RULE - APPENDIX F
Mailed assessment fee payments must identify the case number and state that the payment is for family assessment fees.
If payment is mailed, you must include your case number on the cashier’s check or money order and designate that this payment is for family assessment fees.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 59 | ORDER FOR FAMILY ASSESSMENT
The parties must pay the $150 mediation fee within 14 days after the order is filed, subject to the Court’s discretion to reapportion, reduce, or waive it, and payments go to the District Court Trustee in person or by mail.
A mediation fee of $150.00 shall be paid by the parties as follows: Petitioner shall pay $ and Respondent shall pay $ within 14 days of the filing of this order. The Court reserves the right to reapportion, reduce or waive this fee if justified. All fee payments shall be paid to the District Court Trustee in person at the Court Trustee’s office or by mail at 588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 3000, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-715-3600).
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 49 | COURT APPROVED MEDIATION ORDER FORM
The $150 Solid Ground fee must be paid within 14 days of filing the order; the court may adjust or waive it if justified, and mailed payments must include the specified identifying information.
The Solid Ground fee of $150.00 shall be paid as follows: Petitioner shall pay $ and Respondent shall pay $ within 14 days of the filing of this order. The Court reserves the right to reapportion, reduce or waive this fee if justified. All fee payments shall be paid to the District Court Trustee in person at the Court Trustee’s office or by mail at 588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 3000, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-715-3600). If payment is mailed, you must include your case number, return address, and designate that this payment is for the Solid Ground fee. Upon payment, the Trustee shall issue a receipt to the payor and enter the payment into the JIMS court file.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 51 | COURT APPROVED SOLID GROUND ORDER FORM
The $200 conciliation fee is split equally between the parties and due within 14 days; it may be adjusted or waived for justification, must be paid before a further hearing, and mailed payments must include specified identifying information.
A conciliation fee of $200.00 shall be paid by the parties as follows: Petitioner shall pay $100.00 and Respondent shall pay $100.00 within 14 days of the filing of this order. The Court reserves the right to reapportion, reduce or waive this fee if justified. All fee payments shall be paid to the District Court Trustee in person at the Court Trustee’s office or by mail at 588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 3000, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-715-3600). If payment is mailed, you must include your case number, return address and designate that this payment is for mediation fees. Upon payment, the Trustee shall issue a receipt to the payor and enter the payment into the JIMS court file. All fees must be paid prior to any further hearing relating to the issues of the conciliation or finalization of this matter by order, decree or journal entry. Failure to pay the fee or failure to participate in good faith at the conciliation may constitute Contempt of Court or could otherwise result in the Court assessing fines, attorney fees or other costs related to this order.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 55 | COURT APPROVED CONCILIATION FORM
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Counsel must electronically provide the assigned judge or division with copies of motions and supporting and opposing briefs when filing, unless otherwise specified; selecting a bench-copy option during e-filing does not transmit the document to the division.
Copies of all motions, briefs in support, and briefs in opposition shall be provided by counsel to the assigned judge/division electronically (unless otherwise specified) at the time of filing to aid in the prompt adjudication of these matters. Selecting to provide a “bench copy” or “judicial review” copy when e-filing does NOT specifically transmit the document to the division, as contemplated by this Rule.
Page 17 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
Counsel must provide electronic copies of motions and supporting and opposing briefs to the assigned judge or division when filing; selecting a bench-copy option does not transmit the document, and direct email is recommended to ensure receipt.
Copies of all motions, briefs in support, and briefs in opposition shall be provided by counsel to the assigned judge/division electronically (unless otherwise specified) at the time of filing to aid in the prompt adjudication of these matters. Selecting to provide a “bench copy” or “judicial review” copy when e-filing does NOT specifically transmit the document to the division, as contemplated by this Rule. Instead, direct email transmission to the specific assigned division is recommended to ensure receipt.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 22 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8
Unless otherwise directed by the court, a chambers copy of the proposed instructions should be provided to the judge along with an electronic version of the proposed instructions in either.
Unless otherwise directed by the court, a chambers copy of the proposed instructions should be provided to the judge along with an electronic version of the proposed instructions in either.
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Unless otherwise directed by the court, a chambers copy of the proposed instructions should be provided to the judge along with an electronic version of the proposed instructions in either Word or WordPerfect.
Unless otherwise directed by the court, a chambers copy of the proposed instructions should be provided to the judge along with an electronic version of the proposed instructions in either Word or WordPerfect.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A self-represented litigant may review the report but may not receive a copy, and review is subject to court-set conditions; if the self-represented litigant may read it, the represented litigant must receive the same privilege, and generally released portions may be copied.
5. Self-represented Litigants; Dissemination of Report. If a party is not represented by an attorney of record, the report shall be made available for review by the self-represented litigant, but no copy of the report shall be given to self-represented parties. The review of the report by a self-represented litigant shall be subject to such conditions as the court shall determine. If a self-represented litigant is allowed to read the report, then the represented litigant shall be allowed that same privilege. Portions of the report designated for general release under part 4 above may be copied.
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The court may grant an exception upon a showing of necessity after a written motion and hearing, unless it finds distribution would harm a party, the child, the investigator, or another witness.
6. Exceptions; Procedure. Pursuant to K.S.A. 23-3210(c), exceptions to this policy may be granted upon a showing of necessity after a written motion and hearing unless the court finds that distribution of the report would be harmful to either party, the child, the investigator, or other witnesses.
Page 37 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 23 — Dissemination of Domestic Relations Investigation Reports
Attorneys may discuss the report with clients but may not give clients a copy, allow them to read it, or let them make notes, except that portions designated for general release may be read or copied and released.
4. Limitation on Dissemination of Report. Attorneys may generally discuss the contents of the report with their clients but shall not give a copy of the report to their clients and shall not permit their clients to read or make notes from the report. If the investigator clearly designates a portion or portions of the report for general release, those portions may be read by the client or copied and released to the client. The remaining portions of the report shall remain confidential and shall not be read by or released to the client.
Page 37 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 23 — Dissemination of Domestic Relations Investigation Reports
A self-represented litigant may review the report subject to court-imposed conditions but may not receive a copy; if that litigant may read it, the represented litigant must receive the same privilege, and generally released portions may be copied.
5. Pro Se Self-represented Litigants; Dissemination of Report. If a party is not represented by an attorney of record, the report shall be made available for review by the pro seself-represented litigant, but no copy of the report shall be given to unrepresentedself-represented parties. The review of the report by a pro seself-represented litigant shall be subject to such conditions as the court shall determine. If a pro seself-represented litigant is allowed to read the report, then the represented litigant shall be allowed that same privilege. Portions of the report designated for general release under part 4 above may be copied.
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Page 61 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 23
Attorneys may discuss the report with clients but must not provide it or allow clients to read or take notes from it, except that portions designated for general release may be read or copied for the client.
4. . Limitation on Dissemination of Report. Attorneys may generally discuss the contents of the report with their clients, but shall not give a copy of the report to their clients and shall not permit their clients to read or make notes from the report. If the investigator clearly designates a portion or portions of the report for general release, those portions may be read by the client or copied and released to the client. The remaining portions of the report shall remain confidential and shall not be read by or released to the client.
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If the case is not eligible for an ex parte order, a party may redact personal identifying information but must retain an unredacted copy for later use.
If the case is not eligible for an ex parte order (see section 2 above), a party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
Page 31 | Redaction of Personal Identifying Information
In the specified protection-petition or crime circumstances, a party may redact personal identifying information but must retain an unredacted copy for later use.
If there is a final or pending Petition for Protection from Abuse (K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.), Petition for Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking (K.S.A. 60- 31a01 et seq.) involving the parties, or if one of the parties is then subject to a charge of, or been previously convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21- 6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime, a party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
Page 32 | Redaction of Personal Identifying Information
In the specified crime-related circumstances, a party may redact personal identifying information if the party retains an unredacted copy available for later use.
crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime, a party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
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In the specified protection-petition or crime-related circumstances, a protected party may redact personal identifying information if an unredacted copy is retained and available for later use.
If there is a final or pending Petition for Protection from Abuse (K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.), Petition for Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking (K.S.A. 60-31a01 et seq.), or if one of the parties is then subject to a charge of, or been previously convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime, a protected party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
Page 34 | INITIAL DISCLOSURE AND CASE MANAGMENT ORDER
The plaintiff’s date of birth in the provider list is subject to appropriate redaction in filed copies.
(d) The above list shall include the plaintiff's date of birth, subject to appropriate redaction for filed copies.
Page 56 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 31 — Professional Malpractice Screening Panel
If a case is not eligible for an ex parte order, a party may redact personal identifying information if the party keeps an unredacted copy available for later use.
c. If the case is not eligible for an ex parte order (see section 2 above), a party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
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Page 41 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21
In the stated protection-order or crime circumstances, a party may redact personal identifying information if the party keeps an unredacted copy available for later use.
e. If there is a final or pending Petition for Protection from Abuse (K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.), Petition for Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking (K.S.A. 60- 31a01 et seq.) involving the parties, or if one of the parties is then subject to a charge of, or been previously convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21- 6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime, a party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
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In the specified protection-order or crime-victim circumstances, a party may redact personal identifying information but must retain an unredacted copy for later use.
c. If there is a final or pending Petition for Protection from Abuse (K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.), Petition for Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking (K.S.A. 60-31a01 et seq.), or if one of the parties is then subject to a charge of, or been previously convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime, a party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
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Page 43 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 23
In the specified protection-order or crime-victim circumstances, a protected party may redact personal identifying information but must retain an unredacted copy for later use.
8. If there is a final or pending Petition for Protection from Abuse (K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.), Petition for Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking (K.S.A. 60-31a01 et seq.), or if one of the parties is then subject to a charge of, or been previously convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime, a protected party may redact personal identifying information including but not limited to address, phone numbers, emails, account numbers, social security numbers, provided that the party maintains in his or possession an unredacted copy that can be made available for later use.
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Page 44 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 24
Filing Bundling Requirements
The parties are encouraged to submit one set of proposed jury instructions with separate sections for agreed instructions, plaintiff-only proposals, and defendant-only proposals.
The parties are encouraged to submit a single set of proposed instructions, which would include, in separate sections, (a) all instructions agreed upon by all parties, (b) all instructions proposed only by plaintiff, and (c) all instructions proposed only by defendant.
Civil cases · Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 126 | 12. JURY INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The court may rule on a motion to exceed page limitations without waiting for another party’s response.
Such motions may be ruled upon without waiting for a response from any other party.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A person aggrieved by an ex parte extension is entitled to a hearing if they object timely.
Anyone aggrieved by an ex parte extension of time shall be entitled to a hearing upon timely objection.
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A motion for extension of time must state whether opposing counsel or the self-represented party was consulted and their views, the document’s original due date, any prior extensions and the last extension’s expiration date, and the cause for the request.
All motions for extension of time shall show (a) whether there has been prior consultation with the opposing counsel or self-represented party and the views of the opposing counsel or self- represented party; (b) the date when the document was first due; (c) if prior extensions have been granted, the number of extensions granted and the date of expiration of the last extension; and (d) the cause for the requested extension.
Page 10 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 5 — Motions for Extension of Time
Anyone aggrieved by an ex parte extension is entitled to a hearing if they object timely.
3.4. Anyone aggrieved by an ex parte extension of time shall be entitled to a hearing upon timely objection.
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Page 13 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 5 — Motions for Extension of Time
An extension motion must state whether opposing counsel or the self-represented party was consulted and their views, when the document was first due, any prior extensions and the last extension’s expiration date, and the reason for the request.
1. All motions for extension of time shall show (a) whether there has been prior consultation with the opposing counsel or unrepresentedself-represented party and the views of the opposing counsel or unrepresentedself-represented party; 1. (b) the date when the document was first due; (c) if prior extensions have been granted, the number of extensions granted and the date of expiration of the last extension; and (d) the cause for the requested extension.
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Page 13 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 5 — Motions for Extension of Time
An eviction-trial continuance cannot be granted unless the defendant files the required bond before the trial setting or presents it for approval at trial.
Continuance of this trial cannot be granted unless the defendant files the bond required by K.S.A. 61-3807(b) in advance of the trial setting or has such bond to present for approval at the time of trial.
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Page 35 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21 — Chapter 61 Cases
Except to prevent manifest injustice, non-eviction trial settings may be continued only on a written motion and court order entered before trial or on the parties’ joint request.
Except to prevent manifest injustice, trial settings will not be continued except on written motion and order of the Court entered prior to the scheduled time of trial, or upon the joint request of the parties.
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Page 36 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21 — Chapter 61 Cases
A timely motion may seek an extension to complete service under KSA 60-203(a), which may be granted ex parte or after a hearing, subject to review of good cause.
Extensions of time to complete service of process pursuant to KSA 60-203(a) may be granted either ex parte or after hearing, subject to review of the validity of “good cause,” based upon a timely filed motion by the moving party.
Page 10 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 5 — Motions for Extension of Time
An extension to complete service of process under KSA 60-203(a) may be granted ex parte or after a hearing, subject to review of good cause and a timely filed motion.
2. Extensions of time to complete service of process pursuant to KSA 60-203(a) may be granted either ex parte or after hearing, subject to review of the validity of “good cause,” based upon a timely filed motion by the moving party.
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Page 13 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 5 — Motions for Extension of Time
Continuances of Answer Dates ordinarily will not be granted.
Continuance of Answer Dates ordinarily will not be granted.
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Page 35 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21 — Chapter 61 Cases
The court may grant other extensions to file documents ex parte when the interests of justice warrant it.
The court may grant any other extension of time to file any document ex parte, as the interests of justice may demand.
Page 10 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 5 — Motions for Extension of Time
The court may grant other extensions of time to file documents ex parte when the interests of justice may demand.
2.3. The court may grant anany other extension of time to file any document ex parte, as the interests of justice may demand.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Upon submitting a re-filed case, the Clerk must be advised of the re-filing, the prior case number, and the prior assigned division.
The Clerk must be advised of the re-filing, prior case number and assigned division for the prior case upon submission of the re-filed case.
Page 3 | CIVIL RULE- NO. 2, Assignment of Cases, § 3
When filing a motion to consolidate, the movant must notify all presiding judges in the appropriate division that the motion was filed.
Upon filing of such a motion, the movant shall notify all presiding judges of the filing of the motion in the appropriate division.
Page 3 | CIVIL RULE- NO. 2, Assignment of Cases, § 4
Counsel wishing to submit motions on the merits of the motion without argument shall notify the judge the matter is ready for determination, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 133.
Counsel wishing to submit motions on the merits of the motion without argument shall notify the judge the matter is ready for determination, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 133.
Page 17 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
Counsel and self-represented litigants must obtain a hearing date for any pending motion on which they need a ruling or advise the judge or division that the matter is ready for determination without argument.
Counsel and self-represented litigants are responsible for either requesting and procuring a hearing date for any pending motion on which they require ruling or advising the judge/division that the matter is ready for determination and no argument is requested.
Page 17 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
Upon filing a motion to consolidate, the movant must notify the judge or judges identified in the appropriate division.
Upon filing of such a motion, the movant shall notify that judgeall presiding judges of the filing of the motion in the appropriate division.
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Page 3 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 2 — Assignment of Cases
When submitting a re-filed case, the Clerk must be advised of the re-filing, the prior case number, and the prior assigned division.
The Clerk must be advised of the re-filing, prior case number and assigned division for the prior case upon submission of the re-filed case.
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Page 3 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 2 — Assignment of Cases
Counsel and self-represented litigants must provide the clerk or sheriff needed directions and information for judgment execution, including the correct judgment amount and accrued interest.
It shall be the responsibility of counsel and self-represented litigants to furnish to the clerk or to the sheriff any needed directions and information for the preparation, issuance, or taking of property or persons, or for the sale or other disposition of property, including the correct amount of the judgment and interest accrued.
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Page 5 | CIVIL RULE – NO 3
Counsel who wish to submit a motion on the merits without argument must notify the judge that the matter is ready for determination, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 133.
Counsel wishing to submit motions on the merits of the motion without argument shall notify the judge the matter is ready for determination, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 133.
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Page 22 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8
Counsel and self-represented litigants are responsible for either requesting and procuring a hearing date for any pending motion on which they require ruling or advising the judge/division that the matter is ready for determination and no argument is requested.
Counsel and self-represented litigants are responsible for either requesting and procuring a hearing date for any pending motion on which they require ruling or advising the judge/division that the matter is ready for determination and no argument is requested.
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Page 22 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8
If no final parenting plan has been filed by the later of 90 days after the petition is filed or 60 days after service on the Respondent, the parties must contact the court to discuss alternative dispute resolution.
6. If the parties have not filed a final parenting plan within 90 days of the filing of the petition, or sixty days of the service of the petition upon the Respondent, whichever is later, the parties are ordered to contact the court to discuss alternative dispute resolution procedures.
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Page 44 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 24
The parties must contact the Domestic Section of Court Services within 2 business days and cooperate with its custody evaluation.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the parties contact the Domestic Section of Court Services, 588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 4000, Olathe, Kansas 66061 (913) 715-7400 within 2 business days, and that the parties shall cooperate with Court Services which shall complete a child custody evaluation with report to the Court.
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Page 57 | COURT APPROVED CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION ORDER FORM
Hearing requests should be made to the division where the motion was filed or, when appropriate, to a hearing officer.
Requests for hearing on motions should be made to the division in which they are filed or, when appropriate, to a hearing officer.
Page 17 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
If no final parenting plan has been filed by the later of 90 days after the petition is filed or 60 days after service on the Respondent, the parties must contact the court to discuss alternative dispute resolution.
If the parties have not filed a final parenting plan within 90 days of the filing of the petition, or sixty days of the service of the petition upon the Respondent, whichever is later, the parties are ordered to contact the court to discuss alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Page 34 | INITIAL DISCLOSURE AND CASE MANAGMENT ORDER
Requests for motion hearings should be made to the filing division or, when appropriate, to a hearing officer.
Requests for hearing on motions should be made to the division in which they are filed or, when appropriate, to a hearing officer.
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Page 22 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8
Trial dates for non-eviction cases must be obtained from the clerk for Division No. 61.
Trial dates for all cases except evictions shall be obtained from the clerk for Division No. 61.
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Page 36 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 21 — Chapter 61 Cases
When the assigned judge is unavailable, ex parte and agreed orders may be presented to another judge of the civil department.
Ex parte and agreed orders may similarly be presented to another judge of the civil department when an assigned judge is unavailable.
Page 3 | CIVIL RULE- NO. 2, Assignment of Cases, § 6
Direct email transmission to the assigned division is recommended to ensure receipt of a bench copy.
Instead, direct email transmission to the specific assigned division is recommended to ensure receipt.
Page 17 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 8 — Motions
A party who wishes to use the portal for discovery may contact the Division administrative assistant to have a portal opened.
Please contact the Division administrative assistant if you wish to have a portal opened for this case for discovery purposes.
Page 34 | INITIAL DISCLOSURE AND CASE MANAGMENT ORDER
When the assigned judge is unavailable, ex parte and agreed orders may be presented to another judge of the civil department.
Ex parte and agreed orders may similarly be presented to another judge of the civil department when an assigned judge is unavailable.
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Page 3 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 2 — Assignment of Cases
A party wishing to use a portal for discovery may contact the Division administrative assistant to have one opened.
Please contact the Division administrative assistant if you wish to have a portal opened for this case for discovery purposes.
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Page 44 | CIVIL RULE - NO. 24
People who need an interpreter may call the listed number for assistance.
If you are in need of an interpreter, please call (913)715-7590. Si necesita un intérprete por favor llame al (913)715-7590.
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Page 53 | ORDER TO ATTEND HIGHER GROUND
Additional information may be obtained at http://courts.jocogov.org/cs_dom.aspx or by calling (913)715-7400.
Additional information may be obtained at http://courts.jocogov.org/cs_dom.aspx or by calling (913)715-7400.
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Page 53 | ORDER TO ATTEND HIGHER GROUND
People who need a sign language interpreter may call the listed number for assistance.
If you are in need of a sign language interpreter, please call (913)715-7400.
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Page 53 | ORDER TO ATTEND HIGHER GROUND