The United States District Court for the District of Kansas has announced several procedural updates, including the issuance of Standing Order 26-01 regarding the use of artificial intelligence in preparing court filings. The Court also reported updates to its form Protective Order and proposed amendments to Local Rules 5.1(a), 6.1(c), 65.2(b), and 67.1.
A redline version of these local rule amendments can be accessed on the District’s website at www.ksd.uscourts.gov under Local Rules. Printed copies are available at division offices located in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Wichita and Topeka.
The Court invites interested individuals, regardless of bar membership, to submit written comments about the proposed amendments either by delivering them to any division office or via email at ksd_RulesComments@ksd.uscourts.gov. According to the notice, “All comments must be in writing and, to receive consideration by the Court, must be received by the Clerk on or before 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2026.”
