Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Within Two Days After Filing or as Soon as Time Allows
Proposed Exhibits
- Chambers Drop Off • At Least One Day Before Hearing
Motion, Supporting Brief, Opposing Brief
Court-wide- Upon Filing
Motion, Supporting Brief, Opposition Brief
Court-wide- Upon Filing
Adjournments
Court-wideRequest must include
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Phone
Court-widePhone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements3 rules
Counsel shall have exhibits marked prior to trial or hearing.
Formatting
- •Exhibits must be marked prior to trial or hearing
The emailed electronic version of the motion and supporting or opposing memorandum must be in MSWord format.
Court's wording
When petitions or motions are filed that include, incorporate and/or attach legal argument in support or opposition and/or exhibits, please provide a courtesy paper (non-electronic) copy of the filing(s), i.e., motion, memorandum in support/opposition and exhibits, to Division 15 within two days after the filing or as soon to that time frame as time allows and an electronic version of the motion and memorandum in support/opposition, via email in MSWord format.
Exhibits for any evidentiary hearing shall be pre-marked and exchanged at least one week prior to the hearing or as soon thereafter as possible.
Document Filing Requirements17 rules
7a. Is it necessary to increase or decrease the powers of the guardian?
___________________________ _______________________ Ward Name Ward's Date of Birth
The report form asks for the guardian's name, address, city and ZIP code, telephone number, and email address.
Court's wording
Comes now, ___________________________________________________________________ Guardian Name Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City & Zip Code Telephone Number Email Address
The report includes the guardian's declaration under penalty of perjury, execution date, and guardian signature.
Court's wording
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Kansas that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on _____________________________, 20 ___________. ____________________________ Guardian
8a. Do you, as the guardian, request compensation or reimbursement of expenses? ________
The ward resided at the following places during the reporting period: ______________________________ __________________________ ___________________ (address) (type of residence) (length of stay) ___________________________________ City State Zip
8b. If so, please state the amount of compensation and/or reimbursement of expenses requested and identify the source of the funds from which the compensation and/or reimbursement can be paid.
Summarize the medical, social, educational, vocational and other professional services received by the ward during the reporting period:
In the opinion of the guardian, does the guardianship need to continue? _______________
What major problems relating to the guardianship, if any, have arisen during the reporting period?
What changes in the mental or physical condition of the ward has the guardian observed?
If the ward is institutionalized, the results of an investigation into the nature and appropriateness of the ward's care and treatment are as follows:
What circumstances, if any, have arisen during the reporting period that could constitute conflict of interest between the guardian and ward?
State the approximate number of times the guardian has had contact with the ward, the nature of such contacts, and the date the ward was last seen by the guardian:
ANNUAL FINAL REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF THE GUARDIAN'S WARD (check box whether annual or final report) From ________________________, 20____ to _____________________, 20____
Other information required by the court is: ______________________________________
When exhibits are provided to Division 15, the exhibits should also contain an organized exhibit list that identifies each exhibit by number/letter and description.
- Document
- Exhibits
Should include
- •Exhibit list
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
For an evidentiary hearing, exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged at least one week before the hearing, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Exhibits for any evidentiary hearing shall be pre-marked and exchanged at least one week prior to the hearing or as soon thereafter as possible.
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The person filing a demand must provide the personal representative with a copy of the demand and any attached documents.
THE PERSON FILING THE DEMAND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE DEMAND AND ANY ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. (K.S.A. 59-2237)
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Deliver a courtesy copy of all proposed exhibits to Division 15’s chambers at least one day before the hearing.
A courtesy copy of all proposed exhibits shall be delivered to Division 15’s chambers at least one day prior to the hearing.
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For petitions or motions with legal argument or exhibits, provide Division 15 a paper courtesy copy within two days after filing, or as soon as that timeframe allows, and email an electronic version of the motion and supporting or opposing memorandum.
When petitions or motions are filed that include, incorporate and/or attach legal argument in support or opposition and/or exhibits, please provide a courtesy paper (non-electronic) copy of the filing(s), i.e., motion, memorandum in support/opposition and exhibits, to Division 15 within two days after the filing or as soon to that time frame as time allows and an electronic version of the motion and memorandum in support/opposition, via email in MSWord format.
Page 1 | Motions for Summary Judgment, Discovery-Related Motions and the like
Provide Division 15 a courtesy copy if you want the division to know about a filing before a hearing.
If you wish Division 15 to be aware of a court filing before the time of the hearing, you should provide a courtesy copy.
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If you want Division 15 to have a courtesy copy of a filing, submit one; it may be possible to send it through the e-filing system.
If you wish for Division 15 to have a courtesy copy of what is filed, please submit a courtesy copy to Division 15; you may be able to send a courtesy copy through the efiling system.
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Chambers Communication Rules
When court dates need to be set for hearings, counsel/party should contact Division 15’s AA, Josephine Gonzalez, and speak with her about getting a date and time for the hearing before submitting the paperwork to the Judge for review and signature on orders setting hearings.
When court dates need to be set for hearings, counsel/party should contact Division 15’s AA, Josephine Gonzalez, and speak with her about getting a date and time for the hearing before submitting the paperwork to the Judge for review and signature on orders setting hearings.
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If you will be late or cannot attend a hearing, immediately call the Administrative Assistant and explain why.
If you cannot attend or are running late, please immediately call the Division 15’s AA, Josephine Gonzalez, (913) 715-3890 or 3891, to let the Court know you will be late or cannot attend, and the reason for the same.
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All communications with the Court should be through the Administrative Assistant, who will provide any instructions for parties, represented by counsel or otherwise, that are not provided in these guidelines.
All communications with the Court should be through the Administrative Assistant, who will provide any instructions for parties, represented by counsel or otherwise, that are not provided in these guidelines.
Page 1 | Communications with the Court
When petitions or motions are filed that include, incorporate and/or attach legal argument in support or opposition and/or exhibits, please provide a courtesy paper (non-electronic) copy of the filing(s), i.e., motion, memorandum in support/opposition and exhibits, to Division 15 within two days after the filing or as soon to that time frame as time allows and an electronic version of the motion and memorandum in support/opposition, via email in MSWord format.
When petitions or motions are filed that include, incorporate and/or attach legal argument in support or opposition and/or exhibits, please provide a courtesy paper (non-electronic) copy of the filing(s), i.e., motion, memorandum in support/opposition and exhibits, to Division 15 within two days after the filing or as soon to that time frame as time allows and an electronic version of the motion and memorandum in support/opposition, via email in MSWord format.
Page 1 | Motions for Summary Judgment, Discovery-Related Motions and the like
To reserve a seat at the October workshop, contact Imelda Martinez by email or phone.
*Please pre-register for the October workshop. Contact Imelda Martinez – imelda.martinez@jocogov.org or (913)715-3890 – to reserve a seat.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 1 | Guardianship and Conservatorship Workshop
To reserve a seat at the April workshop, contact Imelda Martinez by email or phone.
*Please pre-register for the April workshop. Contact Imelda Martinez – imelda.martinez@jocogov.org or (913)715-3890 – to reserve a seat.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 1 | Guardianship and Conservatorship Workshop