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Delay lama klevgr jussi11/28/2023 ![]() The order does not impact a criminal defendants constitutional right to a speedy trial. ![]() Statutory speedy trial provisions in district courtsĪdministrative Order 2020-PR-107 continues the suspension of statutory deadlines and time limitations to bring a defendant to trial in district court. “As long as these barriers exist, Kansans are at substantial risk of forfeiting claims, causes of action, and legal rights if these time requirements are reinstated.” “Our courts have a done a great job overcoming the many challenges brought about by COVID-19, but the pandemic continues to present some barriers to access to justice,” Luckert said. Luckert said the health and safety of jurors, witnesses, litigants, members of the public, law enforcement officials, court employees, and judges have dictated the flow of judicial proceedings as courts tailor their functions to meet guidance given by local public health officials. She commended the efforts of judges and court employees to meet the challenge to process many cases remotely using videoconferencing and other technology and to conduct in-person proceedings and trials. ![]() Luckert’s action follows the State Finance Council’s October 7 decision to extend the COVID-19 state of disaster emergency from October 16 through November 15. ![]() The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting more delays in the Kansas court system.Īccording to the Kansas Supreme Court, Chief Justice Marla Luckert issued a new administrative order Wednesday continuing to suspend statutes of limitation, statutory time standards, deadlines, and time limitations started under earlier orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ![]()
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