The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has determined that emergency conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have resolved such that the CARES Act-related Administrative Orders were rescinded effective February 25, 2023:

1. Administrative Order 2022-05, COVID-19 Pandemic Order Update
2. Administrative Order 2020-06, Notice Regarding Public and Media Access to Video and Teleconference Hearings Due to COVID-19
3. Administrative Order 2020-09, Consent and Signature on Documents filed in Criminal Actions During the COVID-19 Public Emergency

If you have concerns about the impact of this decision on pending matters, please contact the presiding judge’s chambers.