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23-3507. Process. Case management under this act is the process by which a neutral case manager appointed by the court, or by a hearing officer in a proceeding pursuant to K.S.A. 23-3401, and amendments thereto, or through agreement by the parties, assists the parties by providing a procedure, other than mediation, which facilitates negotiation of a plan for child custody, residency or visitation or parenting time. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case manager shall make recommendations to the court. History: L. 1996, ch. 159, § 1; L. 2000, ch. 171, § 8; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 23-1001. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Civil Litigation in Kansas," Art Thompson, XII Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y, No. II, 351 (2003). "Case Management and Limited Case Management in Child Custody Cases," Douglas C. Cranmer and Brian R. Carman, 34 J.K.A.J., No. 4, 17 (2011). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026