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Every year, Kansas courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
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Note: This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and local variations exist. Always verify current requirements with the specific court where you are filing.
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About Kansas Exhibit Requirements
Kansas operates 31 judicial districts with the Kansas eCourt system for mandatory electronic filing. Johnson County (Kansas City suburbs) and Sedgwick County (Wichita) handle the largest caseloads and have developed robust local rules. Pre-trial conferences under K.S.A. 60-216 govern exhibit exchange procedures, with deadlines varying by district. Aviation litigation in Wichita and corporate cases in Johnson County require careful attention to technical exhibit requirements.
What's in the Guide
- K.S.A. 60-216 pre-trial conference requirements govern exhibit procedures
- Kansas eCourt mandatory statewide e-filing with 25 MB file size limit
- Johnson County local rules supplement state requirements with strict enforcement
- Sedgwick County handles aviation industry cases requiring technical exhibits
- Shawnee County (Topeka) state capital for government litigation
- 31 judicial districts with varying local scheduling practices
- Pre-trial order deadlines strictly enforced across all districts
- Text-searchable PDF format required for all e-filed exhibits
County-Specific Rules Covered
Johnson County
- • Kansas City suburbs - largest county handling 20%+ of state caseload
- • Business litigation hub with dedicated complex case management
Sedgwick County (Wichita)
- • Second largest county - aviation industry litigation center
- • Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and aerospace supplier cases
Shawnee County (Topeka)
- • State capital - government and administrative litigation venue
- • State agency appeals and regulatory proceedings
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for Kansas eCourt well before your first filing deadline - approval takes 2-3 business days
- •Johnson County enforces pre-trial deadlines strictly; late exhibit lists may be rejected without continuance
- •For aviation cases in Sedgwick County, prepare detailed foundation testimony for technical exhibits
- •Include electronic bookmarks in all combined PDF exhibits exceeding 25 pages
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing district-specific pre-trial order deadlines (not uniform across 31 districts)
- 2.Not checking Johnson County local rules before filing in state largest court
- 3.Filing non-searchable PDFs that get rejected by Kansas eCourt system
- 4.Exceeding 25 MB file size limit without splitting into separate filings
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Kansas Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Kansas courts require?
Kansas courts use the P/D prefix system per K.S.A. 60-216: plaintiffs mark exhibits as P-1, P-2, P-3, while defendants use D-1, D-2, D-3. This sequential party-prefix marking is standard across all 31 Kansas judicial districts. Multi-party cases use additional designations (Third-Party Defendant as TPD-1, etc.). Exhibits must be marked before the exchange deadline in your pre-trial order.
Is e-filing mandatory in Kansas courts?
Yes, Kansas requires mandatory e-filing through Kansas eCourt for all attorneys per K.S.A. 60-271. The system serves all 31 judicial districts with a 25 MB file size limit per document. Exhibits must be text-searchable PDFs at minimum 300 DPI resolution. Self-represented parties may file conventionally but are encouraged to use eCourt.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Kansas?
Kansas exhibit exchange deadlines are set by the pre-trial order per K.S.A. 60-216, not by a statewide fixed rule. Typical deadlines range from 14-30 days before trial depending on case complexity. Johnson County and other high-volume districts often require earlier exchange. 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) handles 20%+ of Kansas caseload and has developed strict local rules. The county emphasizes pre-trial compliance with limited continuances, prefers electronic exhibit submission, and has dedicated complex case management. Johnson County enforces deadlines more rigorously than rural districts. 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?
Common Kansas exhibit rejections include: non-searchable PDF files (eCourt requires text-searchable documents), exceeding 25 MB file size limit, missing party prefix designations on labels, late filing after pre-trial order deadline, and insufficient exhibit descriptions in the exhibit list. Johnson County is particularly strict on formatting compliance.
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