The Kansas Supreme Court reappointed chief judges in 29 judicial districts for two-year terms that begin Jan. 1 and end Dec. 31, 2025. Each of Kansas’ 31 ju
The Kansas Supreme Court reappointed chief judges in 29 judicial districts for two-year terms that begin Jan. 1 and end Dec. 31, 2025. Each of Kansas’ 31 ju
Speedy trial rights may be suspended in Kansas as courts work to process cases that have been filed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
The Senate Judiciary Committee considered SB57 in a hearing on Feb. 23. If approved, the bill would suspend and eliminate statutory trial rights until May 1, 2024, in all criminal cases filed before this date. A similar bill is being considered in the House of Representatives.Â
In Kansas, statutory speedy trial rights require a defendant to be tried within 150 days of being in custody. If not in custody, a defendant must be tried in 180 days.Â
COVID-19 largely brought jury trials to a standstill, with the safety of jurors and defendants in question at risk. This is the primary reason the senate is considering the bill.Â