The COVID Project
The record
- Jurisdiction
- Kansas
- Level
- Court
- Authority
- Kan. Const. art. 3
- Issued
- 2020-06-16 June 16, 2020
- Effective
- 2020-06-16
- End
- Amended by 2020-PR-093 (Aug. 4) and -099 (Sept. 4); rescinded Dec. 1, 2020 (read as 2020-12-01)
- In force
- June 16, 2020 to Dec. 1, 2020
- Quarters
- 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Gathering capCourts and public officesWorkplace rules
- Addressees
- Functions reached
- Collection
- Kansas KS
Operative words
Generally, these orders have required courts to follow the most restrictive measures ordered by the Governor of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, or local public health officials... And on May 26, 2020, the Governor issued a proclamation making the Ad Astra plan guidance only and left to local governments the determination of whether to enter local public health orders.... 1. If a court has not yet reopened offices or courtrooms to public operations, the court must abide by 2020-PR-049 and should only return staff to the courthouse when conditions meet the following requirements: The chief judge has consulted with the head of the local public health department...; A plan has been developed with the local health official for appropriate screening of those entering any courtroom or court office;... assuring personal protective equipment is available
Enforcement
Binding on all Kansas courts.
Notes
Rescinded the 10-person hearing cap except under 2020-PR-049.