Don't Let Your Kansas Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Kansas exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what K.S.A. 60-216 (pretrial conferences; case management conference) requires before your filing deadline.
- Check your pretrial order for exhibit exchange deadlines; under K.S.A. 60-216(d) it controls the subsequent course of the action.
- Exhibit practice in Kansas centers on the Kansas District Courts.
- Kansas's e-filing file-size limit is commonly cited as 10 MB total document size (3 MB in Douglas County) — confirm, but limits change — confirm the current limit with the court or clerk before filing.
- Johnson County: Kansas City suburbs - check its local rules before filing.
- Sedgwick County (Wichita): check the county's local rules before filing.
- In Kansas civil cases, the pretrial order issued under K.S.A. 60-216(d) controls the subsequent course of the action.
- A common Kansas e-filing mistake: filing documents that are illegible, cannot be opened, or lack a file-stamp margin, since clerks may reject them.
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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Two Ways to Prepare Kansas Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
With ExhibitPrep
- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Kansas Exhibit Requirements
The Kansas Courts Electronic Filing System, open to attorneys, is live in all Kansas counties, while Johnson County also maintains a separate system. Johnson County (Kansas City suburbs) and Sedgwick County (Wichita) are major Kansas counties, so check each county's local rules. Pre-trial conferences under K.S.A. 60-216 produce an order that controls the subsequent course of the action, so check it for exhibit exchange deadlines. Technical exhibits in complex cases, such as aviation or corporate matters, need careful foundation.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- K.S.A. 60-216(d): the pretrial order controls the subsequent course of the action
- Kansas Courts e-filing total document size limit of 10 MB (3 MB in Douglas County)
- Johnson County local rules may supplement state requirements; check them before filing.
- Sedgwick County (Wichita) is a major Kansas county; check its local rules.
- Shawnee County (Topeka) is the state capital, and government-related cases may be filed here
- Check your district's local rules and pretrial order for scheduling
- Pre-trial order deadlines matter: under K.S.A. 60-216(d) the order controls the subsequent course of the action
- Confirm the court's current PDF format requirements for e-filed exhibits
County-Specific Rules Covered
Johnson County
- • Kansas City suburbs - check Johnson County local rules before filing
- • Check Johnson County local rules and the assigned judge's orders for case management procedures.
Sedgwick County (Wichita)
- • Larger Kansas county with a varied civil docket
- • Commercial and technical litigation may involve complex exhibits
Shawnee County (Topeka)
- • Topeka is the state capital, so government-related cases may be filed here
- • Civil cases may include appeals from state agency decisions
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for the Kansas Courts e-filing system well before your first filing deadline
- •Confirm pre-trial deadlines in the assigned judge's order and Johnson County local rules, and file exhibit lists on time
- •For technical exhibits, prepare foundation testimony to authenticate them
- •Consider adding electronic bookmarks to long combined PDF exhibits to help the court navigate them
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing pre-trial order deadlines set by the court or district
- 2.Not checking Johnson County local rules before filing
- 3.Filing documents that are illegible or lack a file-stamp margin, which Kansas clerks may reject
- 4.Exceeding the Kansas e-filing total document size limit (10 MB; 3 MB in Douglas County)
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Kansas Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Kansas courts require?
K.S.A. 60-216 prescribes no exhibit marking format; follow the pretrial order or local practice for plaintiff and defendant labels. Confirm the marking convention with your pretrial order and the court's local practice. Confirm with the pretrial order how to label exhibits of additional parties, such as third-party defendants. Mark exhibits in time to meet the exchange deadline in your pretrial order.
Is e-filing mandatory in Kansas courts?
Douglas County requires all licensed attorneys to use the Kansas Courts Electronic Filing System; confirm the rule for your district. The Kansas Courts e-filing system has a total document size limit of 10 MB in all counties except Douglas County, where it is 3 MB. Use legible, openable PDFs with a margin for the file stamp, since clerks may reject documents that are not. Self-represented parties should ask the clerk about filing, since the Kansas Courts e-filing system is open only to attorneys.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Kansas?
Under K.S.A. 60-216(d), the pretrial order controls the subsequent course of the action, so check it for exhibit exchange deadlines. Check your pretrial order for the exhibit exchange deadline. Confirm the exchange deadline in your pre-trial order, including any county or judge-specific requirements. Always review your specific pre-trial conference order for exact deadlines.
How do Johnson County exhibit requirements differ from other Kansas counties?
Johnson County (Kansas City suburbs) has its own local rules, so check them in addition to statewide requirements. Check Johnson County local rules and the assigned judge's orders on pre-trial compliance, continuances and electronic exhibits. Check Johnson County local rules and the assigned judge's order for deadlines. Always check Johnson County District Court Local Rules in addition to K.S.A. requirements.
What are the common reasons for exhibit rejection in Kansas?
Kansas clerks may reject an e-filed document only if it is illegible or unopenable, lacks a file-stamp margin, has the wrong county, case number or caption, or lacks the fee or poverty affidavit. Check Johnson County local rules for formatting requirements before filing.
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