(a) Scope. Unless otherwise stated, these rules govern the procedure in all proceedings
before this court except criminal proceedings. CR1.1 governs the procedure in all
criminal proceedings before this court.
(b) Modification. In special cases, the court may modify these rules as necessary or
appropriate to:
(1) meet emergencies; or
(2) avoid injustice or great hardship.
(c) Definitions. As used in these rules, the term “judge” refers to a United States
District Judge, and the term “court” refers to either a United States District Judge
or a United States Magistrate Judge.
(d) Citation. These rules should be cited as D. Kan. Rule 1.1, e.g.
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As amended 8/26/24, 2/16/95.
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COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION; PROCESS; SERVICE AND FILING OF
PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS
