The supreme court is authorized and directed to adopt rules and to require reports from the district courts or district court clerks to ensure compliance with the provisions of K.S.A. 60-252a, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. 60-252b.Rules of supreme court
Last amended July 1, 2010 · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceKansas Rule 60-252b authorizes and directs the supreme court to adopt rules and require reports from district courts or their clerks so that judges follow Rule 60-252a's 90-day judgment-reporting requirement.
Full Text of K.S.A. 60-252b
Amendment History
L. 1971, ch. 198, § 2; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 125; July 1.
Plain-English Summary
Like 60-252a, this rule is a single sentence, and it exists to give that companion rule teeth. Rule 60-252b authorizes and directs the supreme court to adopt rules and to require reports from the district courts or district court clerks, all aimed at ensuring compliance with 60-252a.
The rule doesn't set any reporting schedule or format itself — it hands that job to the supreme court, which can require district courts or their clerks to report on whether judges are meeting the 90-day reporting obligation 60-252a imposes when a bench decision or a ruling on a pending motion runs long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kansas Rule 60-252b authorize the supreme court to do?
It authorizes and directs the supreme court to adopt rules and to require reports from district courts or district court clerks, all to ensure compliance with K.S.A. 60-252a.
Why does 60-252b exist separately from 60-252a?
60-252a creates the 90-day reporting obligation for delayed judgments and rulings; 60-252b gives the supreme court the authority to build the rules and reporting structure that make sure that obligation is followed.
Does 60-252b set its own deadline?
No. It doesn't state a deadline itself; it authorizes the supreme court to adopt rules and require reports to enforce the 90-day requirement in 60-252a.
Who has to file reports under rules adopted through 60-252b?
The district courts or district court clerks, as required by whatever rules the supreme court adopts under this authority.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from the
Kansas Statutes Annotated, enacted by the Kansas Legislature. Last verified July 28, 2026.
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