THE STATE OF KANSAS

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

LOCAL COURT RULES

Honorable Bruce T. Gatterman

Chief Judge

Honorable Ken Schmidt

Magistrate Judge, Edwards County

Honorable Kenton T. Gleason

Magistrate Judge, Hodgeman County

Honorable Thomas J. Bennett

Magistrate Judge, Lane County

Honorable R. Scott Barrows

Magistrate Judge, Ness County

Honorable Julie Fletcher Cowell

Magistrate Judge, Pawnee County

Honorable Dale E. Snyder

Magistrate Judge, Rush County

Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 105, the 24

Judicial District of

the State of Kansas hereby adopts the following Local Court Rules for

the administration of the affairs of the District Courts within this

Judicial District.

Updated October 1, 2021

LOCAL COURT RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Clerk’s Office

Rule 101 – District Court Rules

Rule 102 – Process **Updated 4/23/18

Rule 103 – Pleadings **Updated 4/23/18

Rule 104 – Disposal of Subpoenaed Business Records **Repealed 4/23/18

Rule 104A – Brief, Memorandum, or Other Communication with the Court

Rule 105 – Jury Questionnaires

Rule 106 – Poverty Affidavits

Rule 107 – Court Files and Records

Rule 108 – Review of Digital Recording or Electronic Tapes of Court

Proceedings

Rule 109 – Email Images of Court Filings

II. Courtroom Decorum, Safety and Procedures

Rule 200 – Addressing the Court

Rule 201 – Questioning Witnesses

Rule 202 – Objections

Rule 203 – Courtroom Decorum and Dress

Rule 204 – Persons Permitted Within Bar of Court

Rule 205 – Cell Phones, Cameras, and Recording Equipment

Rule 206 – Firearms

Rule 207 – Weapons in the Courtroom or Any Court Areas of Operation

**Updated 4/23/18

Rule 208 – Persons Subject to Search

Rule 209 – Weapons Visible on Witnesses

Rule 210 – Hats

Rule 211 – Food and Beverages

Rule 212 – Signs

Rule 213 – Other Activities

Rule 214 – Conversations

III. Procedural

Rule 301 – Scheduling Hearing on Motions

Rule 302 – Continuances

Rule 303 – Scheduling Alternate Hearing Dates

Rule 304 – Notification

Rule 305 – Appointment of Interpreter

Rule 306 – Transcripts and Additional Copies of Transcripts

Rule 307 – Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction Prosecution

Rule 308 – Authority to Write Bonds

Rule 309 – Attorney Fee Vouchers

IV. Pro Se Litigants

Rule 401 – Self-Represented Litigant Advisory **Updated 4/23/18

Rule 402 – Self-Represented Litigants **Updated 4/23/18

V. Criminal Proceedings

Rule 501 – Request for Jury Trials in Felony Cases

Rule 502 – Appeals and Requests for Jury Trials in Misdemeanor Cases

Rule 503 – Prisoner Restraints at Trials and Other Court Appearances

Rule 504 – Prisoner Clothing

Rule 505 – Acknowledgment of Rights and Entry of Plea

Rule 506 – Procedure for Revocation of Probation Hearings **Repealed 4/23/18

Rule 506A – Procedure for Revocation of Probation Hearings

Rule 506B – Procedure for Revocation of Diversion

Rule 507 – Proposed Jury Instructions

Rule 508 – Speedy Trial

VI. Domestic Proceedings

Rule 601 – Mandatory Mediation

Rule 602 – Court Trustee Program

Rule 603 – Parenting Guidelines

Rule 604 – Pretrial Conferences

VII. Chapter 60 Civil Proceedings

Rule 701 – Case Management Conferences

Rule 702 – Completion of Discovery

Rule 703 – Pretrial Conferences in Chapter 60 Civil Cases

Rule 704 – Agreed Pretrial Order

Rule 705 – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Rule 706 – Proposed Jury Instructions

VIII. Repeal

Rule 801 – Repeal of All Prior Local Court Rules

LOCAL COURT RULES

CLERK’S OFFICE

RULE 101 – District Court Rules

The Clerk of the District Court in each county of this Judicial District will maintain

a complete set of District Court Rules. Copies of any or all rules will be provided

without charge.

RULE 102 – Process

Process (including, but not limited to) Summons, Subpoenas, Writs of

Attachment, Writs of Execution, and Garnishment shall be prepared by counsel.

Following submission, process shall be issued back to the attorney through the

eFlex system for the attorney to deliver to the sheriff for service. After service, the

sheriff will return the documents directly to the court. The Clerk of the District

Court will issue arrest warrants, bench warrants, protection from abuse orders,

protection from stalking orders, restraining orders that are time sensitive,

transport orders, and Order of Sale in civil actions directly to the sheriff. Self-

represented parties shall prepare process and request issuance of such

documents by the Clerk of the District Court.

RULE 103 – Pleadings

All pleadings and other documents in any case or proceeding to be filed with

the Clerk of the District Court shall have two (2) inches of blank space in the

upper righthand corner for use by the Clerk for filestamping.

All pleadings, briefs, praecipes, and correspondence shall contain the case

number involved and conform to the requirements of Supreme Court Rule 111.

RULE 104A – Brief, Memorandum, or Other Communication with the Court

The 24

Judicial District is a multicounty judicial district. In accordance with

Supreme Court Rule 137, a copy of each Brief, Memorandum, or other

communication with the Court must be sent to the Assigned Judge at judge’s

chambers.

RULE 105 – Jury Questionnaires

A juror questionnaire is not a public record under the Kansas Open Records Act,

and shall be kept confidential. Except as otherwise ordered by the Court, for

good cause shown, only a judge, attorney, or a party to litigation to be heard

by the jury will be permitted access to questionnaires returned by jurors. Jury

questionnaires will be available to counsel prior to Trial dates. Copies of juror

questionnaires are to be returned to the Clerk of the District Court not later than

the conclusion of the Jury Trial. Neither counsel nor the parties shall make any

copies of juror questionnaires, and all information contained therein shall remain

confidential.

RULE 106 – Poverty Affidavits

A Poverty Affidavit submitted pursuant to K.S.A. 60-2001(b), or any other

applicable Chapter, shall include, or be accompanied by, an affirmation that

no attorney fee has been paid and that none will be paid until such time as all

docketing fees have been fully paid. Exempted from this rule are actions

prosecuted by Kansas Legal Services.

RULE 107 – Court Files and Records

No file or record of the Court shall be permitted to be outside of the physical

possession and control of the Clerk of the District Court, or the Judge assigned to

the case except on the signed receipt of an attorney or an abstracter with a

place of business within the county where the files are maintained. Except as

provided for hereinafter, files may be checked out for a period of ten (10)

business days, but are subject to recall at any time by any Judge of the District

Court or Clerk of the District Court. All files and records must be returned not

later than three (3) days prior to any Trial or hearing.

No file or record shall be taken outside of the county of the Clerk’s office except

with the knowledge and consent of the Clerk, or by order of the Judge.

The Clerk shall maintain an index of files removed from the Clerk’s office and

shall retain the completed check out slip until the file has been returned to the

Court.

RULE 108 – Review of Digital Recording or Electronic Tapes of Court Proceedings

Counsel or litigants may review electronic tape recordings of Court proceedings

only upon first obtaining the consent of the Clerk of the District Court or of the

Judge to whom the case is assigned. The Clerk may designate the time, place

and manner of review following consultation with the Judge. Under no

circumstance shall the tape recording be taken from the Court or the office of

the Clerk of the District Court.

Counsel or litigants requesting access to a hearing recorded by the digital

recording equipment may request an appointment to listen to the record in the

Courtroom. The Clerk of the District Court may designate the time, place, and

manner of review. In the discretion of the Judge to whom the case is assigned,

a copy of the digital record may be placed upon a CD, however a CD will not

be cited in Court as the official record. The Clerk of the District Court will charge

a reasonable handling fee for reproduction upon a CD, which funds shall be

paid to the General Fund of the County.

RULE 109 – Email Images of Court Filings

The Courts of the 24

Judicial District will provide email images of Court filings in

accordance with email guidelines of the 24

Judicial District. Email service is

limited to documents previously imaged, and generally for a timeframe from

and after January 1, 2008. Attorneys and self-represented litigants must

complete the Request for Email Service of Copies. The general public or

commercial entities must provide an email address in writing before the Court

will email any requested documentation. Confidential documents in criminal,

traffic, domestic, and juvenile offender cases and documents from adoption,

care and treatment, child in need of care, search warrants and affidavits, and

inquisition cases will only be emailed to judges, attorneys of record, and

government agencies. For purposes of this rule, government agencies include

Department of Children of Families of the State of Kansas, Kansas Sentencing

Commission, Community Corrections, Larned State Hospital, Kansas Department

for Aging and Disability Services, St. Francis, Kansas Department of Corrections,

Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Attorney General, Federal Bureau of

Investigation, and similar government entities. Each clerk will provide, upon

request, a copy of current emailing guidelines of the 24

Judicial District.

Any issue relating to the providing of emailed images shall be referred to the

Chief Clerk of the 24

Judicial District, whose decision shall be final. (Adopted

August, 2016)

LOCAL COURT RULES

II.

COURTROOM DECORUM, SAFETY & PROCEDURES

RULE 200 – Addressing the Court

Except when excused by the Court, attorneys or pro se litigants shall rise when

addressing the Court, and shall make all statements to the Court from counsel

table, the lectern facing the Court or from such other location or locations as

approved by the Court. They shall not approach the bench, except upon the

permission of the Court.

RULE 201 – Questioning Witnesses

Except when the Court permits relaxation of the rules, while questioning

witnesses, attorneys or pro se litigants shall stand at counsel table, the lectern

facing the Court, or from such other location or locations as approved by the

Court. They shall not approach the witness except with the Court’s permission.

Only one attorney for each party may participate in the examination or cross-

examination of a witness.

RULE 202 – Objections

Objections shall be to the Court. Attorneys will not be permitted to argue with

each other during Court proceedings. Objections shall be brief, concise and no

longer than is necessary to state the nature of the objection. Argument or a

“talking objection” is improper. Once the Court has ruled on an objection, there

will be no additional argument.

RULE 203 – Courtroom Decorum and Dress

All attorneys and Court officials shall wear appropriate attire while attending

Court proceedings. Attorneys will advise their clients and witnesses of the

formalities of the Court, including proper attire, and seek full cooperation

therewith to avoid embarrassment to the Court and lay persons as well.

RULE 204 – Persons Permitted Within Bar of Court

During the trial of any case, or the presentation of any matter to the Court, no

person, including members of litigant’s families, shall be permitted within the bar

of the Courtroom proper, other than attorneys, Court personnel, litigants, and

witnesses called to the stand.

RULE 205 – Cell Phones, Cameras, and Recording Equipment

Electronic and photographic media coverage of judicial proceedings shall be

undertaken only in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 1001. Still or motion

pictures, audio or videotapes, and recording equipment and cameras of all

types are otherwise prohibited in

the Courtroom. Cell phones shall be turned off in the Courtroom, or checked

with the Clerk of the District Court by counsel, parties, witnesses and spectators.

Nothing within this rule shall prohibit the authorized use of cameras or recording

equipment in the presentation of evidence at any hearing or trial.

RULE 206 – Firearms

Unless specifically authorized by the Judge, law enforcement and correctional

officers shall not appear in the courtroom as witnesses or otherwise with their

firearms. All firearms shall be checked with the County Attorney’s office or the

Clerk of the District Court prior to any Court appearances.

RULE 207 – Weapons in the Courtroom or Any Court Areas of Operation

With the exception of weapons carried by law enforcement personnel under

specific authorization by the Judge, no weapons, including firearms or any

explosive device, other than exhibits shall be permitted in any Courtroom, or any

Court area of operation. No other person shall bring a weapon other than an

exhibit into any courtroom except as specifically permitted by this rule. The

Court may require that any firearm intended for introduction as an exhibit be

presented to the Sheriff for a safety check prior to its being brought into any

Courtroom; further, the court may require that any weapon intended for

introduction as an exhibit be retained in the custody of the Sheriff or other

person designated by the Court before and after its introduction as an exhibit.

RULE 208 – Persons Subject to Search

All persons seeking entry to a Courtroom are subject to search by the Sheriff or

other officers designated by the Sheriff or by the Court. Such search may

include briefcases, parcels, purses or other containers carried by persons

seeking entry to a Courtroom.

RULE 209 – Weapons Visible on Witnesses

No weapon shall be visible on the person or an officer who is testifying in Court

unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

RULE 210 – Hats

No spectator, counsel or party shall wear a hat or other head covering in the

Courtroom unless expressly given permission to do so by the presiding Judge.

RULE 211 – Food and Beverages

Spectators will not be permitted to consume food or beverage in the

Courtroom.

RULE 212 – Signs

No spectator, counsel or party shall carry a sign or display pins, buttons or other

materials that are designed to communicate a position or message to others

while a Trial is proceeding.

RULE 213 – Other Activities

Spectators will not be permitted to engage in any activity that interferes with

giving attention to the Court proceedings.

RULE 214 – Conversations

Spectators, counsel and parties shall have due respect for proceedings being

conducted while Court is in session, and toward that end shall exercise restraint

in carrying on conversations with other spectators, counsel or parties.

LOCAL COURT RULES

III.

PROCEDURAL

RULE 301 – Scheduling Hearing on Motions

Except for issues or cases suitable for summary hearing or disposition on Motion

Day Docket, no matters are to be set for hearing without first contacting either

the Court’s Administrative Assistant (when the hearing will involve the District

Judge) or the District Magistrate Judge in the county where the hearing will be

conducted. It is generally the responsibility of all counsel and pro se parties to

coordinate a convenient hearing date or dates before contacting the District

Judge’s Administrative Assistant or the District Magistrate Judge to ask that the

hearing be placed on the Court’s calendar. A notice of hearing and a showing

of proper service being made on all the opposing parties or counsel shall

accompany motions on which oral argument is requested.

RULE 302 – Continuances

All continuances must be requested in writing. No continuance will be granted,

and no hearing or proceeding will be considered as continued without a Court

appearance or conference with all parties participating, and submission of a

written order for approval by the presiding Judge prior to the hearing or Trial in

question. The requirement of a written order may be waived orally by a Judge

in an emergency situation on the condition that a written order be supplied by

the attorney or party requesting the continuance as soon as practicable

thereafter. It is the responsibility of the attorney requesting the continuance to

serve notice on all opposing counsel, and to obtain a hearing for the requested

continuance from the assigned Judge. If no continuance has been granted as

specified above and the prosecution, plaintiff or petitioner, as may be

applicable, does not appear in Court ready for the hearing with necessary

witnesses available, the case will be dismissed for lack or prosecution. If the

defendant or respondent, as may be applicable, fail to appear, appropriate

sanctions may be entered by the Court. If a criminal defendant fails to appear,

the non-appearance will be considered a violation of bond conditions, and a

bench warrant will be issued for arrest of the defendant.

RULE 303 – Scheduling Alternate Hearing Dates

When a continuance has been granted, it shall be the responsibility of the

requesting party to obtain a new setting from the Court’s Administrative Assistant

(when the hearing involves the District Judge) or the District Magistrate Judge,

and to coordinate and confirm a new date with all opposing parties and/or

counsel.

RULE 304 – Notification

In the event a hearing is continued, counsel shall notify their respective clients,

and subpoenaed witnesses shall be notified of such continuance by the

attorney who subpoenaed them.

RULE 305 – Appointment of Interpreter

Any person in need of interpreter services shall, personally or through his or her

attorney, make written request for an interpreter at least 5 business days prior to

any hearing, proceeding or trial at which such services are necessary. The

notice shall contain the caption of the case and the date and time of the Trial,

hearing or proceeding. It shall also specify the type of interpretation required.

The Court, upon inquiry and interview of any person before the Court or upon

motion or notice by counsel or a party, shall make a determination as to the

necessity for an interpreter in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4351 et. seq.

All persons qualified by the Court to act as an interpreter shall complete an

interpreter’s oath (Appendix 3A – Interpreter’s Oath). The interpreter shall be

paid for services, and mileage shall be reimbursed at a rate determined by the

Chief Judge. Fees for interpreters paid by the Board of Indigents Defense

Services shall be in accordance with the standards adopted by such Board.

Interpreter costs may be assessed to any party, person or entity as the Court

deems appropriate, subject to any limitations provided by applicable law.

RULE 306 – Transcripts and Additional Copies of Transcripts

Whenever an individual requests a transcript of a 24

Judicial District

proceeding, a Request for Court Transcript (Appendix 3B – Request for Court

Transcript) shall be completed and submitted to the presiding Judge for

signature. The transcript and one copy will be prepared at the requesting

individual’s expense. The original transcript shall then be filed with the Clerk of

the District Court and the copy delivered to the requesting individual.

This rule applies to all Court matters where an official record has been taken,

including, but not limited to, motions, preliminary hearings, arraignment, trial,

sentencing, etc. If additional copies of a transcript are requested by any

person, a reasonable fee, based on the rates fixed by the State Board of

Examiners of Court Reporters with the approval of the Supreme Court, will be

assessed. Upon payment of the fee, the official Court Reporter or

Transcriptionist, as applicable, shall furnish the transcript requested. No person

shall duplicate official transcripts with the intention of circumventing this Rule.

RULE 307 – Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction Prosecution

When a District Magistrate Judge either authorizes the prosecution of a

respondent as an adult in a juvenile offender case pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2347(f)1,

or designates any juvenile offender case as an extended jurisdiction juvenile

prosecution pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2347(f) 2, the proceedings shall be transferred

forthwith to the Chief Judge for scheduling.

RULE 308 – Authority to Write Bonds

Any person proposing to write appearance and bail bonds under the authority

or approval of the Chief Judge of this Judicial District shall submit a written

application to the Chief Judge specifying the following information:

1) The name of the applicant seeking authority

2) The name of the company or agency, if any, under which the

applicant is employed, working or doing business

3) The applicant’s business mailing address, street address, and email

address

4) The applicant’s business and cellular telephone numbers and

5) The county or counties where approval is sought.

Where applicable, the following additional information shall be provided:

1) Name, mailing address, and email address of insurance company

surety

2) State of Kansas Insurance Agent’s License Number and

3) Surety limits.

Individuals proposing to write bonds on behalf of insurance companies shall

attach to the application a certificate of insurance and of their authority to

write bonds. Insurance companies must be authorized to do business in the

State of Kansas. Such individuals are limited to writing bonds in a cumulative

amount not exceeding $100,000 within the 24

Judicial District, unless prior

written certification and approval of the Chief Judge has been obtained.

Individuals writing bonds other than on behalf of an insurance company shall

attach to the application a verified financial statement describing the property

by which such surety proposes to justify and the encumbrances thereon, the

number and amount of other bonds and undertakings for bail entered into by

such surety, and remaining undischarged, and such sureties other liabilities.

Certificates of Insurance and verified financial statements shall be renewed and

submitted upon request of the Chief Judge. Failure to submit such

documentation upon demand shall result in revocation of bonding authority.

Upon compliance with the terms and conditions set out therein, a certificate of

the authority and qualifications of the individual authorized to write bonds will

be issued to the applicant and to the Sheriff and Clerk of the District Court in

each county where said individual is authorized to write bonds.

The discretion of the Sheriff of any county of this District to accept and approve

bonds pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 22-2806 and all amendments thereto,

and Kansas Supreme Court Rule No. 114, or other appropriate authority shall not

be altered or affected by this Rule or any Certificate issued pursuant thereto.

RULE 309 – Attorney Fee Vouchers

Attorney fees for services provided by appointed counsel during any calendar

year must be submitted for review by the Court on or before DECEMBER 15 of

such calendar year. If not so submitted, such attorney fees will not be paid in

the current calendar year, nor in any subsequent calendar year unless, prior to

December 15, the Court has granted permission for the appointed attorney to

submit a request for payment at a later date. This Rule is necessary to meet

general fund budgetary requirements of the respective counties in the 24

Judicial District. This rule does not apply to appointments of assigned counsel by

the State Board of Indigents Defense Services.

LOCAL COURT RULES

IV.

PRO SE LITIGANTS

RULE 401 – Self-Represented Litigant Advisory

Due to the specialized knowledge and training necessary to conduct a Trial, it is

advisable for a litigant to have an attorney. Self-represented litigants should be

aware that the Trial Judge will not give or offer to give personal instruction

regarding courtroom procedures, take over responsibilities that would ordinarily

be attended to by trained legal counsel as a matter of course (e.g. preparation

of motion, framing questions which comply with the rules of evidence, selecting

a Jury, preparing Jury Instructions, and similar duties) or otherwise aid or assist the

pro se litigant in presenting his/her case.

RULE 402 – Self-Represented Litigants

Requirements imposed by these Local Court Rules upon “counsel” or “attorney”

also apply to parties who are self-represented. All self-represented litigants are

required to follow the same standards, rules of procedure, and rules of evidence

as are binding upon litigants who are represented by counsel.

LOCAL COURT RULES

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

RULE 501 – Request for Jury Trials in Felony Cases

Felony Trial dates are normally set at the time of felony arraignments. To

facilitate Trial settings, counsel must have access to their calendars at

arraignment.

RULE 502 – Appeals and Request for Jury Trials in Misdemeanor Cases

All counsel representing criminal misdemeanor defendants who request a Jury

Trial, or who have appealed a conviction from Municipal Court or from a District

Magistrate Judge shall appear on the next scheduled Motion Day in which the

Chief Judge will be sitting. It is the responsibility of defense counsel, county, and

city attorneys, respectively, to secure the next Court date and time of

appearance from the Clerk of the District Court or from the Administrative

Assistant of the Chief Judge. As appropriate, county and city attorneys shall

appear. To facilitate Trial settings, counsel must have access to their calendars

at such hearing.

RULE 503 – Prisoner Restraints at Trials and Other Court Appearances

Unless specifically ordered by the Chief Judge, no restraints are to be used upon

a prisoner when the Jury is present. At the discretion of the transporting officer,

and as directed by the presiding Judge other than at Jury Trials, prisoners may

be brought into the Courtroom bound or shackled.

RULE 504 – Prisoner Clothing

In all Jury Trials, the prisoner shall be allowed to wear suitable civilian clothing.

RULE 505 – Acknowledgment of Rights and Entry of Plea

When a plea of guilty or no contest is to be entered by a defendant to a felony

or felonies pursuant to plea negotiations an Acknowledgment of Rights and

Entry of Plea form (Appendix 5A – Acknowledgment of Rights and Entry of Plea)

signed by the defendant and defendant’s attorney must be submitted for filing

of record prior to or at the time of the plea hearing. The Acknowledgment of

Rights and Entry of Plea form shall state in detail all provisions of the agreement

between the parties, including, but not limited to, charges to be dismissed,

charges to be amended, restitution to be paid by the defendant,

recommendations to be made by the prosecutor or defense, and any

agreement of the prosecutor or defendant not to oppose motions or request by

the other party in any hearing or hearings.

Compliance with the provisions of this Rule is required prior to the Court

conducting a hearing to accept a felony plea.

RULE 506A – Procedure for Revocation of Probation Hearings

The following procedure shall be used in scheduling motions for revocation of

felony probation:

1) The probationer, in the custody of the Sheriff, or on bond, shall be

brought before a District Magistrate Judge for review of bond and

for determination for assignment of appointed counsel under the

regulations of the State Board of Indigents Defense Services.

2) Motions for revocation of probation shall be heard on a Motion Day

if summary in nature. If either party expects the hearing to require

more than 15 minutes, the same shall be handled by special setting.

3) The Court may, for good cause shown, waive the length of hearing

provisions of this rule.

RULE 506B – Procedure for Revocation of Diversion

The following procedure shall be used in scheduling motions for revocation of

felony diversion:

1) The diversioner, in the custody of the Sheriff, on bond, or upon

his/her own recognizance, shall be brought before a District

Magistrate Judge for review of bond and for determination for

assignment of appointed counsel under the regulations of the State

Board of Indigents Defense Services.

2) The District Magistrate Judge shall determine the Motion to Revoke

Diversion. If the diversion is revoked, the case shall be scheduled for

preliminary hearing, if required. If preliminary hearing has previously

been held or waived, the case shall be scheduled for arraignment

or re-arraignment on the next ensuing Motion Day docket. Pending

arraignment, the District Magistrate Judge shall determine all issues

of bond.

RULE 507 – Proposed Jury Instructions

At least 10 days in advance of Trial, proposed Jury Instructions shall be furnished

to the Court and exchanged by counsel. Pattern Jury Instructions are to be

clearly identified as such with the PIK number indicated on each instruction. For

non-PIK instructions, legal authority for the same must be cited. The Court may

receive additional requests relating to Jury Instructions during the course of Trial

at any time prior to the giving of final instructions.

RULE 508 – Speedy Trial

On the first working day of each month, the County Attorney for each county

within the 24

Judicial District shall certify in writing to the Chief Judge all felony

cases that are not scheduled for Trial wherein the elapsed speedy trial time has

reached, or will within that month reach: a) 50 days for in jail cases; and/or b)

140 days for on bond or multiple case defendants.

When any criminal case is scheduled for Trial or continued for Trial, the County

Attorney prosecuting such case shall review the speedy trial time elapsed and

advise the Chief Judge forthwith if the beginning Trial date is not within the

speedy trial provisions of K.S.A. 22-3402.

LOCAL COURT RULES

VI.

DOMESTIC PROCEEDINGS

RULE 601– Mandatory Mediation

Unless waived by the presiding Judge, any contested issues of child custody,

residency, or parenting time shall be submitted to mediation before being

scheduled for a final evidentiary hearing. This rule applies to all domestic

actions, including those filed under the Kansas Parentage Act, and may be

required in actions filed under the Protection From Abuse Act.

Mediation may be conducted by 24

Judicial District Court Services officers

without cost. The parties may also, at their expense, select any person or

persons to mediate their conflict and submit an agreement to the Court for

consideration.

Court Services Mediators shall maintain qualifications required by rules relating

to mediation, Supreme Court Rule 901 et. seq.

Counsel shall submit a proposed Order for Mediation to the Court, approved by

one or both counsel, in substantially the form set forth within Appendix 6A to

these Rules.

RULE 602 – Court Trustee Program

The Chief Judge shall establish a Court Trustee under the provisions of the

applicable statutes and Supreme Court Rules. The establishment of the Court

Trustee and the Office of Court Trustee shall be by Administrative Order, which

may be amended from time to time. Any such Order in effect on the date that

this rule is adopted shall continue until amended by the Chief Judge.

The Court Trustee shall be authorized and empowered to pursue all civil

remedies available to establish and enforce payment of child support. The

District Court Trustee shall also enforce, but not establish or modify spousal

maintenance orders.

RULE 603 – Parenting Guidelines

If the parties in a Domestic Relations action are unable to agree upon a suitable

Parenting Plan for the minor child or minor children of the parties, the Court will

generally order structured parenting time in accordance with the Parenting

Guidelines of the 24

Judicial District. (Appendix 6B)

RULE 604 – Pretrial Conferences

Unless waived by counsel for good cause, with approval of the Court, a Pretrial

Conference shall be held in all contested divorce, separate maintenance or

post-judgment motions for change in child custody or parenting time.

“Contested domestic relations case” shall mean any domestic relations action

in which child custody, child support, child residency and/or parenting time,

property and debt division, and/or spousal maintenance are in dispute, and in

which evidence is to be presented to the Court. Discovery will be completed

and all evaluations or expert reports shall be finalized prior to the Pretrial

Conference, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

A proposed settlement, current Domestic Relations Affidavit, Child Support

Worksheet (if applicable), Parenting Plan (if applicable) and a Domestic

Relations Pretrial Questionnaire (Appendix 6C) shall be presented to the Court

and exchanged by the parties at least 10 days prior to the scheduled Pretrial

Conference. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 137, copies of these documents

shall be submitted to the Court in chambers.

LOCAL COURT RULES

VII.

CHAPTER 60 CIVIL PROCEEDINGS

RULE 701 – Case Management Conferences

A Case Management Conference will be scheduled by the Court pursuant to

K.S.A. 60-216. Additional Case Management Conferences may be scheduled

by the Court as necessary to insure timely resolution of cases. This rule in no

manner prevents counsel or parties from requesting the scheduling of a Case

Management Conference.

RULE 702 – Completion of Discovery

As a general rule, all discovery shall be completed by the time of the final

Pretrial Conference.

RULE 703 – Pretrial Conferences in Chapter 60 Civil Cases

A Pretrial Questionnaire shall be filed with the Court and copies served on other

parties to the case, with courtesy copy to the Court in chambers pursuant to

Supreme Court Rule 137, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled Pretrial

Conference. The completed and signed Pretrial Questionnaire shall be in

substantial conformity with the form set forth in Appendix 7A of these Rules. The

names of prospective witnesses, including expert witnesses, and respective

addresses for such witnesses shall be listed in the Pretrial Questionnaire. All

exhibits to be introduced at Trial shall be identified in the Pretrial Questionnaire.

At least one of the attorneys for each party participating in the Pretrial

Conference shall have authority to enter into stipulations and to make

admissions regarding all matters that the participants may reasonably

anticipate may be discussed. Each party, or its representative, shall be

personally present at the Pretrial Conference unless specifically excused by the

Court.

RULE 704 – Agreed Pretrial Order

Prior to any Pretrial Conference setting, counsel shall confer to determine if they

can agree to submission of a jointly prepared Pretrial Order. When an agreed

Pretrial Order is submitted to the Court prior to the Pretrial Conference, counsel

may appear at the Pretrial Conference by conference call by making prior

arrangements between themselves and the Court for the placing of the call.

Any agreed Pretrial Order shall cover all relevant matters outlined in Supreme

Court Rule 140.

RULE 705 – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

No default judgment may be taken unless the party seeking the default has

complied with the provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003. The

Court will not enter a default judgment unless the party seeking the default has

filed an affidavit stating whether or not the adverse party is in the active service

of the military. If the party seeking a default judgment is unable to determine

whether or not the defendant is in the active service of the military after

completing a good faith investigation, such party shall file an Affidavit of Inability

to Determine Military Service.

RULE 706 – Proposed Jury Instructions

At least 10 days in advance of Trial, proposed Jury Instructions shall be furnished

to the Court and exchanged by counsel. Pattern Jury Instructions are to be

clearly identified as such with the PIK number indicated on each instruction. For

non-PIK instructions, legal authority for the same must be cited. The Court may

receive additional requests relating to Jury Instructions during the course of Trial

at any time prior to the giving of final instructions.

LOCAL COURT RULES

VIII.

REPEAL

RULE 801 – Repeal of All Prior Local Court Rules

All Local Court Rules of the 24

Judicial District adopted prior to the date of the

adoption hereof, shown below, are hereby repealed. The repeal of prior Local

Court Rules shall not have the effect of repealing administrative orders

heretofore promulgated by a Chief Judge.

THESE LOCAL COURT RULES ARE ADOPTED BY THE 24

JUDICIAL DISTRICT EFFECTIVE

THE 1

DAY OF JANUARY, 2008 (AMENDED OCTOBER 1, 2021).

Bruce T. Gatterman, Chief Judge

LOCAL COURT RULES

APPENDIX

3A – Interpreter’s Oath

3B – Request for Court Transcript

5A – Acknowledgment of Rights and Entry of Plea

6A – Order for Mediation

6B – Parenting Guidelines

6C – Domestic Relations Pretrial Questionnaire

7A – Pretrial Questionnaire

8A – Request for Email Service of Copies (Adopted June 1, 2011)

T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF _______________ COUNTY, KANSAS

PLAINTIFF

-VS- CASE NO. ____________

DEFENDANT

INTERPRETER’S OATH K.S.A. 75-4351 et. seq.

I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear that I will make a true

interpretation in an understandable manner to the person for whom such

interpreter is appointed, and unless prohibited by law, I will repeat the

statements of such person in the English language to the best of my skill

and judgment, so help me God.

Interpreter

Address

City, State ZIP

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ____ day of ____________,

20___.

Judge of the District Court

Approved Compensation: K.S.A. 75-4352

$___________ per hour for __________ hours = $_______________

Prevailing State rate per mile for __________ miles = $_______________

Total $_______________

__________________________________________

Judge Date

Revised 4/23/18

T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ____________ COUNTY, KANSAS

PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER

-VS- CASE NO. ____________

DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT

REQUEST FOR COURT TRANSCRIPT

 COURT REPORTER

 TRANSCRIPTIONIST

HEARING DATE:

COMPLETE: PARTIAL:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

NAME:____________________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________

CITY/S T/ZIP:________________________________

Clerk of the District Court to provide copy to: Transcriptionist and Adm. Asst.

Revised 3/9/15 T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF _______________ COUNTY, KANSAS

STATE OF KANSAS

PLAINTIFF

-VS- CASE NO. ____________

DEFENDANT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RIGHTS AND ENTRY OF PLEA

COMES NOW, the above-named Defendant, upon receiving advice from

his/her attorney, does freely and voluntarily give this Court to understand as

follows:

1. My full name is ______________________________. My date of birth is

_______________, and I am now _____ years of age. I have completed

________ years of schooling and I (can) (cannot) read and write English.

2. I have not been taking any drugs or medication of any kind except

___________ ___________________________, and any such drugs or

medications do not impair my mental facilities or judgment; I remain in full

control of my mental faculties and judgment.

3. Plea negotiations have been conducted with my consent and approval

through my attorney, and I understand the Plea Agreement with the

County Attorney to be as follows:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________

Count I : _________________________a Level ___ (person)(non-

person)felony with a sentence of ___ to ___ mths and a maximum fine of

____________.

Count II : _________________________a Level ___ (person)(non-person)

felony with a sentence of ___ to ___ mths and a maximum fine of

____________.

Count III : _________________________a Level ___ (person)(non-person)

felony with a sentence of ___ to ___ mths and a maximum fine of

____________.

4. I understand that for any crime committed on or after July 1, 1993, the

Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Act will apply. Under this Act, a

presumptive sentence will be determined by the Court, by combining the

severity level of the current crime of conviction and my prior criminal

history. I have been informed by the State, at the time of my plea, that

my criminal history is believed to be a criminal history category _____. I

understand that if additional criminal history is discovered before

sentencing, that it can be used to increase my sentence.

Under some circumstances the Court may depart from the presumptive

sentence; may sentence me to a longer or shorter sentence than the

presumptive sentence; may give me probation when prison is presumed;

or may order me to prison when probation is presumed.

I understand that if I am entering plea(s) of GUILTY or NO CONTEST to more

than one offense, the Court may, in its discretion, order that the sentence

imposed for each offense be served concurrently or consecutively. The

length of the total sentence imposed, however, may not exceed twice

the base sentence unless there is a departure.

I understand that in addition to the penalties described above, upon the

completion of any prison term, I will be required to serve a term of post-

release supervision. The length of the required post-release supervision will

depend upon the severity level of the offense and the amount of good

time earned while imprisoned.

If I am currently under post-release supervision and that status is being

terminated as a result of a new felony or misdemeanor conviction, I

understand that I will have to serve the remaining balance of the post-

release supervision in addition to any new sentence that is imposed in this

case.

5. I understand that if I am ordered to serve my sentence, I may receive a

credit for good time earned while in the custody of the Secretary of

Corrections. Good time credit is specific to the crime of conviction. I

understand that the decision of whether I receive good time credits is not

within the power of the sentencing judge.

6. I understand that if I am not a United States citizen, a conviction of a

criminal offense may result in my deportation from the United States;

incarceration by immigration officials for an indefinite period until I am

deported; and exclusion from admission to the United States and/or

denial of naturalization and citizenship in the United States.

7. I further understand that a felony conviction shall result in the loss of my

privilege to possess a firearm for a period of at least five (5) years. It may

further result in the loss of a number of privileges including becoming

ineligible to hold any public office in Kansas, to vote in any election in

Kansas and to serve as a juror.

8. I have also been informed that my conviction may be expunged from my

criminal history pursuant to K.S.A. 21-4619 and 21-4619b. I understand that

my eligibility for an expungement and the time period at which a motion

for expungement may be filed is dependent on the nature and level of

the crime for which I am convicted and may be subject to some

limitations as defined by statute.

9. I understand from discussions with my attorney, and I have been advised

by the Court, that regardless of the plea agreement between myself, my

attorney, and the County Attorney, this Court is not bound to agree to,

nor to accept, the terms of the plea agreement. I further understand that

if I enter a plea of GUILTY or NO CONTEST, this Court may impose against

me any or all of the maximum penalties and the maximum fines in

combination; will order the payment of court costs against me; may

require that I pay full restitution and reparations for all personal injury,

property loss or damage; may impose administrative costs of a probation

program; will require me to reimburse the state for my reasonable

attorney fees if I am represented by appointed counsel; and may take

whatever other action the Court deems appropriate and which is

permitted by law, to ensure the public safety.

10. I UNDERSTAND FROM DISCUSSIONS WITH MY ATTORNEY, AND HAVE BEEN

ADVISED BY THE COURT, THAT BY ENTERING A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NO

CONTEST, THAT I AM SURRENDERING AND WAIVING THE FOLLOWING LEGAL

RIGHTS, WHICH I WOULD BE ABLE TO EXERCISE IF I CHOSE TO GO TO TRIAL:

 A plea of GUILTY is an admission of guilt to the crimes charged and

relieves the State of Kansas of its burden to prove my guilt.

 A plea of NO CONTEST is an admission that the State of Kansas has

sufficient evidence to prove my guilt and that I will not contest such

evidence. Such a plea would require the prosecutor to advise the Court

of the evidence which the State would present to prove my guilt, and

once my plea is accepted by the Court, my plea of no contest is treated

by the court as if I had entered a plea of guilty.

 I have a right to a trial where my guilt or innocence on all of the criminal

charges against me would be determined by a Jury, or if I choose to

waive a Jury, by a Judge.

 At a trial, I would have the right to confront the witnesses against me and

have them cross-examined by my attorney.

 At a trial I would have the right to compel the attendance of witnesses

who may have information favorable to me and to call theses witnesses

to testify on my behalf.

 At a trial I would have the right to compel documentary and physical

evidence favorable to me.

 At a trial, it would be the burden of the State of Kansas to prove, beyond

a reasonable doubt, each element of the charge(s) against me before I

could be found guilty.

 At a trial, the Judge and the Jury would presume that I am innocent

unless and until the State of Kansas proved otherwise, beyond a

reasonable doubt.

 At a trial, I alone would have the final decision, after consulting with my

attorney, whether I would testify on my own behalf, and I understand that

I would not be required to testify or to present any evidence to prove my

innocence. If I enter a plea of guilty, I waive the right to remain silent, and

the Court may require me to tell the Court the facts known to me which

would show that I am guilty.

 If I were to be convicted of any offenses in this Court, I would have the

right to ask the Court for a new trial based on any legal errors which may

have denied me my right to a fair trial or which may have otherwise

prejudiced me in my defense.

 If I were to be convicted of any offenses in this Court, and if my motion for

a new trial were denied, I would have the right to appeal my conviction(s)

and sentence(s) to a Kansas Appellate Court where I would be entitled to

have such Court review the transcripts and record of my trial for any

prejudicial error.

 During any such appeal, I would be entitled to the services of a

competent appellate attorney and to the transcripts of my trial or other

proceedings which might be necessary to my appeal. If I could not

afford an attorney or transcripts, they would be provided to me by the

Court.

 If I go to trial, I retain the right to appeal from any adverse ruling or order

made against me by the Court or Jury, including the legal sufficiency of

the evidence presented against me to prove my guilt, any legal defects

in the criminal proceedings, the sentences or other penalties imposed,

and the denial of probation.

11. I understand that if I plead guilty or no contest to these crimes, I may be

required to register under the Kansas Offender Registration Act (KORA). I have

discussed this possibility with my attorney as set out below (Defendant must initial

the appropriate box):

_______ I have been advised as a result of my plea that I

do not have a duty to register under KORA.

_______ I have been advised as a result of my plea that I have

a duty to register because my conviction will make me:

(Initial all that apply.) (If checked, a completed Notice of Offender

Registration form must be finalized and attached.)

_______ A sex offender

_______ A violent offender

_______ A drug offender.

12. After fully discussing my potential defenses to the charges in this case, the

legal options available to me in these proceedings, and the above-

mentioned matters with my attorney, I advise this Court that I understand

it is my decision, alone, whether to accept or reject the plea agreement

and whether to enter a plea of GUILTY or NO CONTEST to the charge(s)

herein. My decision to accept the plea agreement and change my plea

is completely voluntary without anyone having threatened me or

promised me anything of benefit, and is without duress or coercion other

than that which the plea agreement provides.

13. I understand that despite my plea of GUILTY or NO CONTEST, I retain a

limited right to appeal the sentence which may be imposed. If the

sentence imposed is the presumptive sentence the Appellate Court will

only have jurisdiction to hear appeals based on the accuracy of my

criminal history score, the accuracy of the crime severity level

determination. If the sentence imposed is not the presumptive sentence,

claims of partiality, prejudice, oppression or corrupt motive may be the

basis of an appeal. I also understand that if the sentence imposed is that

agreed to in the plea agreement, the Appellate Court will not review my

sentence. I understand that any appeal must be filed within 10 days of

the date my sentence is pronounced in Court and that if I cannot afford

an attorney or the costs of an appeal, the Court will appoint counsel to

represent me and will order that a transcript of the necessary portions of

the transcript be provided to my counsel.

14. I have read this Acknowledgment of Rights and Entry of Plea, or I have

had it read to me, and I fully understand its contents. I fully and

completely understand the consequences of my plea(s) pursuant to the

plea agreement and I accept that the plea agreement in consideration

of what I believe is in my best welfare and in my own best interests.

WHEREFORE, and for the reasons stated herein, I hereby advise this Court

that I wish to enter plea(s) of _____ GUILTY _____ NO CONTEST to the Criminal

Charges as contained in the INFORMATION filed herein, a copy of which I have

read and discussed with my attorney.

SIGNED in open Court this ______ day of __________________, 20____.

Defendant

CERTIFICATE OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned, attorney for the above-named Defendant, hereby

certifies:

1. I have read and fully explained to the Defendant the allegations

contained in the Complaint/Information on file herein and the duration of

the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines for each Criminal Charge in this case,

and I am satisfied that the Defendant is physically and mentally

competent to understand the pending Criminal Charges. Further, I have

no reason to believe that the Defendant is under the influence of drugs or

intoxicants.

2. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements, representations

and declarations made by the Defendant are in all respects accurate

and true.

3. The plea offered by the Defendant accords with my understanding of the

facts related by the Defendant to me and is consistent with my

investigation of this case.

4. I have made no promise to the Defendant concerning any sentence,

other than the recommendations made herein, that the Court may

impose.

SIGNED by me after full discussion of the contents of this Acknowledgment

of Rights and Entry of Plea Agreement with the Defendant, this ______ day of

____________, 20____.

Attorney for Defendant

ORDER ACCEPTING DEFENDANT’S PLEA

Following the presenting of Defendant’s plea and his/her attorney’s

statements and certificate, I have examined the Defendant as to the

statements herein contained.

I find the plea of the Defendant was made freely, voluntarily and

understandingly, because the Defendant is guilty as charged, and not out of

ignorance, fear, inadvertence, threat or coercion, and with full understanding of

the consequences thereof. I further find that there is a factual basis for the

Criminal Charges filed herein, and that the Defendant has committed the

essential elements of the crime charged and is mentally competent.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that on this _____ day of ____________________,

20___, in open Court, that the Defendant’s plea be accepted at the request of

the Defendant and entered in accordance with the certificate of Defendant’s

attorney.

Judge of the District Court

T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF _________ COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Marriage of )

) Case No. ___________

___________________ and _________________ )

ORDER FOR MEDIATION

CHILD CUSTODY/PARENTING TIME

Petitioner: Phone:

Address:

Respondent: Phone:

Address:

On this ________ day of ______________, 20_____, IT IS ORDERED that the

above-named parties shall meet with Court Services Mediators for resolution of

custody/parenting time issues concerning the following minor child(ren):

NAME AGE

______________________ __________________

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-named parties shall forthwith

contact Shana O’Neill, Court Services Officer, 606 Topeka, Larned, Kansas,

67550, telephone (620) 285-3100, to confirm a date and place of mediation to

develop a mutual agreement involving custody/parenting time issues for their

child(ren).

Hearing Date:

Judge of the District Court

Approved:

Attorney for Petitioner Attorney for Respondent

T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

PARENTING GUIDELINES

It is usually in your child’s best interest for each parent to have frequent,

meaningful and continuing access to your child(ren). A Parenting Plan

Agreement made by both parents is preferred to a Court imposed solution.

However, if one or both parents are unable to agree on a schedule of parenting

time, the following guidelines shall be used in most cases. In situations where the

non-custodial parent may not have had on-going contact with the child(ren),

initial visitation may be shorter. Further, these provisions may not be applicable

to very young children or in situations where geographical distances between

parents make compliance impossible. The parents, in exercising parenting time,

should be flexible and adapt to the existing circumstances, such as the child’s

age, on-going activities, and any religious holidays not set out below.

If the parents do not agree otherwise, the following shall be considered

the MINIMUM schedule of parenting time to which the non-custodial parent shall

be entitled:

1) Every other weekend from 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 p.m. on

Sunday.

2) In years ending in an odd number:

a) The night before each child’s birthday;

b) Memorial Day weekend from 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 p.m. on

Monday:

c) Independence Day (Fourth of July Holiday) from 6:00 p.m. on July 3

until 6:00 p.m. on July 5;

d) Thanksgiving Holiday from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

on Sunday:

e) Christmas Holiday from 6:00 p.m. on December 26 until 6:00 p.m. on

the day before school starts for the second semester.

3) In years ending in an even number:

a) Each child’s birthday;

b) Easter weekend from 6:00 p.m. on Good Friday until 6:00 p.m. Easter

Sunday;

c) Labor Day weekend from 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 p.m. on

Monday;

d) Halloween evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., if practical;

e) Christmas Holiday from 6:00 p.m. on the day school is out until 6:00

p.m. on December 26.

4) School Spring Break shall be evenly scheduled between the parents

with the non-custodial parent to have preference as to dates of

parenting time.

5) Every year on the non-custodial parent’s birthday and Mother’s Day

and Father’s Day weekend, whichever is applicable to the non-

custodial parent.

6) Summer parenting time for child(ren) attending school:

a) Two (2) non-consecutive thirty (30) day periods to be determined

by May 1 of each year. The first thirty (30) day period to start one (1)

week after the end of school and the second thirty (30) day period to

end no later than one (1) week before the beginning of school.

b) There shall be no weekend parenting time by the custodial parent

during the extended summer parenting time unless mutually agreed by

and between parents. Brief parenting time with the custodial parent

shall not be deemed to interrupt the consecutive nature of the non-

custodial parent’s parenting time.

c) If all Court ordered Child Support is current and the first thirty (30)

day summer parenting time is completed, child support of the non-

custodial parent shall abate by 50% OR to an amount not less than 33%

of the combined Total Child Support Obligation (line D.6. Child Support

Worksheet), which ever amount is less, for the month of July. If the

second thirty (30) day summer parenting time is completed, child

support shall abate in the same amount for the month of August.

Written evidence of the summer visitation must be signed by both

parents, dated and sent to the Clerk of the Court so that the

abatement of the child support may be recorded in the case ledger

by the Clerk of the District Court with the Kansas Payment Center,

Topeka, Kansas – no abatement will be authorized by the Court

without this filing/writing/letter, etc.

Unless prior arrangements are made, the non-custodial parent shall pick

up the child(ren)at the times specified and return them at the times specified.

The custodial parent shall have the child(ren) ready for the parenting time at the

time they are to be picked up and shall be present at the home to receive the

child(ren) at the time they are returned.

The non-custodial parent shall give the custodial parent three (3) days

prior notice if he/she does not intend to exercise scheduled parenting time; in

emergency situations notice shall be given as soon as possible under the

circumstances.

Each parent shall supply the other with his/her current address and

telephone number. Each parent shall allow liberal but reasonable telephone

and mail privileges with the child(ren).

The custodial parent shall share all school and medical reports within ten

(10) days of their receipt and shall immediately notify the non-custodial parent

in the event of a medical emergency. The custodial parent shall inform the non-

custodial parent of school and/or social functions permitting parental

participation within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of notification of such

function.

Neither parenting time nor child support is to be withheld due to either

parent’s failure to comply with a Court order. If a dispute arises concerning

parenting time, the parents shall first attempt to resolve the dispute by

Mediation with the assistance of Shana O’Neill, Court Services Officer, 606

Topeka, Larned, Kansas, 67550, telephone (620) 285-3100.

If the parents mutually agree to change the custody or parenting time

provisions of their current Court order, they shall contact their attorneys and

petition the Court to approve and order that change. In the event that the

parties do not obtain a Court order the Court shall not be bound by any

agreement of the parents.

Bruce T. Gatterman, Chief Judge

T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ___________ COUNTY, KANSAS

PETITIONER

-VS- CASE NO. _______

RESPONDENT

DOMESTIC RELATIONS PRETRIAL QUESTIONNAIRE

INSTRUCTIONS: This questionnaire must be completed by each party and copies

mailed to the Judge and all other counsel at least ten (10) days prior to Pretrial

Conference. All questions must be answered or indicated as not applicable. All

answers must be typed. If the space provided is not sufficient for your answers,

you may type your own questionnaire and answers in accordance with this

format.

1. Name of the Party you represent:

2. Date:

3. List the issues you believe will be presented to the Court for decision in the

trial of this matter:

4. State any requests for admission or stipulations you desire from the

opposing party:

5. State your proposed date for valuation of property:

6. List all exhibits you intend to present at trial:

7. List names and addresses of all witnesses you intend to call at trial, to-

gether with a brief summation of the testimony expected from each

witness:

8. Please identify any rulings which you desire the Court to make prior to Trial,

or which you believe would expedite the Trial of this case:

9. Is discovery complete? If not, state discovery which you desire to

complete, and an estimate of the time for completion of this discovery:

10. If custody or parenting time of a minor child or children of the parties is

contested, have the parties participated in mandatory mediation under

Local Rules of the 24

Judicial District?

11. Is there any need for special reports from psychologists, psychiatrists,

schools, etc? If so, specify:

12. What are the prospects of settlement?

13. Would a settlement conference be of assistance for any or all of the issues

in this case?

14. If this is a motion for change of custody, support or visitation, state what

facts constitute a material change in circumstances justifying a new

order, or state why it is unnecessary to show a change of circumstances:

Attorney for

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

On this _____ day of ___________, 20____ , a true and correct copy of this

document was mailed, postage prepaid, to:

The Honorable Bruce T. Gatterman

P.O. Box K

Larned, Kansas 67550

(other counsel of record)

and the original to:

Clerk of the District Court

T H E S T A T E O F K A N S A S

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF _________ COUNTY, KANSAS

PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER

-VS- CASE NO. _________

DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT

PRETRIAL QUESTIONNAIRE

INSTRUCTIONS: This questionnaire must be completed by each party and copies

mailed to the Judge and all other counsel at least ten (10) days prior to Pretrial

Conference. All questions must be answered or indicated as not applicable. All

answers must be typed. If the space provided is not sufficient for your answers,

you may type your own questionnaire and answers in accordance with this

format.

1. The name of the party you represent:

2. Contentions and theories of recovery:

A. Theory of your claim or defense and supporting factual contentions

(including, if applicable, grounds of negligence or comparative

negligence against parties and non-parties, and affirmative

defenses):

B. List and itemize total of damages claimed:

3. Request for amendments to your pleadings:

4. Request for admissions and stipulations:

A. The Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter.

B. Venue is proper in __________ County, Kansas.

5. List names and addresses of all witnesses you intend to call at trial and

identify any which have not already been shown to opposing counsel.

(Identify as an expert any witness you intend to call as an expert.)

6. List all exhibits you intend to offer at trial and identify any which have not

already been shown to opposing counsel:

7. Motions:

A. List motions you have pending:

B. List motions you intend to file prior to trial and date by which you

propose to file each motion:

8. Trial Assignment:

A. Is this trial to the Court or to a jury or to a master to be appointed by

the Court?

B. Will a jury of six members be accepted?

C. What is the estimated time for trial?

D. Should case receive priority setting, and if so, why? (If due to out-of-

town witnesses, please specify. Counsel are required to bring

scheduling calendars to the Pretrial Conference.)

9. Guardian Ad Litem:

A. Does any party require a Guardian Ad Litem?

10. Expert or Cumulative Witness Limitations:

A. List request for limitation of witnesses:

11. Questions of fact:

12. Question of law:

13. Unusual questions of evidence:

14. Anticipated problems relative to Jury Instructions:

15. Settlement:

A. What are the prospects of settlement?

B. Would a settlement conference be of assistance?

16. Do you request authority to file trial briefs? If so, set forth requested time

schedule for filing:

17. State any procedural problems or recommendations:

18. Discovery (It is presumed that all discovery is completed at the time of

Pretrial.)

A. If further discovery is requested, specify what further discovery is

necessary, and state why and when it would be completed:

B. State when it would be completed and request leave under

Supreme Court Rule 136 to continue specified limited discovery:

Attorney for

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

On this _____ day of ___________, 20____, a true and correct copy of this

document was mailed, postage prepaid, to:

The Honorable Bruce T. Gatterman

P.O. Box K

Larned, Kansas 67550

(other counsel of record)

and the original to:

Clerk of the District Court

JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Edwards, Hodgeman, Lane, Ness, Pawnee and Rush Counties

REQUEST FOR EMAIL SERVICE OF COPIES

The courts of the 24

Judicial District will provide copies of filings by email

beginning June 1, 2011. This service is limited to documents filed from and after

January 1, 2008. Complete this request and send the form to each District Court

from which you wish to receive email copies. Provide only one email address

per attorney or firm.

Documents from Adoption, Care and Treatment, Child in Need of Care,

or any other confidential case will only be emailed to the attorney of record.

Most records will be produced within three (3) business days from the time

the request is received. If the request is denied or delayed, you will receive a

written explanation for the delay or denial.

NAME: _______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________________

FAX NUMBER: __________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________________________

BAR NUMBER: _________________________

______________________________

Attorney

Edwards County Hodgeman County Lane County

P. O. Box 232 P. O. Box 187 P. O. Box 188

Kinsley, KS 67547 Jetmore, KS 67854 Dighton, KS 67839

(620) 659-2442 (620) 357-6522 (620) 397-2805

Ness County Pawnee County Rush County

P. O. Box 445 P. O. Box 270 P. O. Box 387

Ness City, KS 67560 Larned, KS 67550 La Crosse, KS 67548

(785) 798-3693 (620) 285-6937 (785) 222-2718