Authentication and admissibility of official records and other documents are governed by article 4 of this chapter.
K.S.A. 60-244.Proof of records
Last amended July 1, 2010 · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceK.S.A. 60-244 is a single-sentence pointer section stating that the authentication and admissibility of official records and other documents at trial are governed by article 4 of chapter 60, not by any rule set out here.
Full Text of K.S.A. 60-244
Amendment History
L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-244; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 113; July 1.
Plain-English Summary
Section 60-244 does one job: it tells you where to look. Instead of spelling out its own standard for proving up official records or other documents, it states that authentication and admissibility of those records are governed by article 4 of chapter 60 -- the evidence article of the Kansas civil procedure statutes.
That makes 60-244 a cross-reference, not a freestanding rule. Anyone trying to figure out how to authenticate a certified copy of a public record, a business record, or a similar document for trial needs to consult article 4's provisions on evidence, not this section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 60-244 explain how to authenticate a document for trial?
No. It states only that authentication and admissibility of official records and other documents are governed by article 4 of chapter 60. The actual standards live in that article.
Why is 60-244 so short compared to the sections around it?
Because it's a pointer provision. Instead of setting its own rule for proving records, it directs readers to article 4 of chapter 60, which covers evidence.
What kinds of documents does 60-244 refer to?
The section refers broadly to official records and other documents, without listing specific categories, and leaves the governing standards to article 4.
Is 60-244 part of the evidence article itself?
No. It sits in article 2, the civil procedure article, but incorporates by reference the authentication and admissibility rules found in article 4.
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Kansas Statutes Annotated, enacted by the Kansas Legislature. Last verified July 28, 2026.
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