Acts by court or judge

61-2805. Acts by court or judge. Without regard to whether the word "court" or the word "judge" is used in any provisions of this act, all trials upon the merits shall be conducted in open court and in a regular courtroom within the county if reasonably possible. All other acts or proceedings, including the entry of a ruling or judgment, may be done or conducted by a judge or judge pro tem in chambers, or at such other place within the county as is designated by the judge for the conduct of court business, without the attendance of the clerk or other court officials. History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 5; January 1, 2001. Source or Prior Law: 61-1605. 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