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You and the Courts of Kansas

This pamphlet is dedicated to the citizens of the state of Kansas. Kansans care about their courts. The persistent and steady progress and change in our court system tells of citizen concern. Kansas citizens expressed that concern and interest in the court system through the Judicial Department Reform Act of 1965. Kansas citizens spoke again when, in 1972, they resoundingly voted yes to adopt a new Judicial Article, opening the way for a broad range of improvements in the courts at both local and appellate levels.

The courts, the legislature, the legal profession, and citizens groups have worked together to make changes happen. This combination of forces continues the process today, and through their efforts Kansas has a judicial system worthy of the fullest confidence of all her citizens.

Contents

• The Jury System
• Types of Courts
• Kansas Court System Chart
• Judges and Justices
• Becoming a Judge
• Clerk of the Supreme Court
• Reporter of the Supreme Court
• Judicial Administrator
• Trial Court Administration
• Conclusion