The Kansas Pretrial Order is a set of rules and procedures used by courts in the state of Kansas to manage civil and criminal cases. It is used to establish a framework for the exchange of information, judicial management of the case, and trial preparation. The Kansas Pretrial Order was created by the Kansas Supreme Court and consists of three parts: the General Rules, the Uniform Rules, and the Local Rules. The General Rules are the foundation of the Kansas Pretrial Order and provide guidance on the management and trial of civil and criminal cases, including the scheduling of hearings, filing deadlines, and discovery procedures. The Uniform Rules are supplemental rules that apply to all districts in the state. They cover topics such as alternative dispute resolution, the use of electronic filing, and the use of video conferencing. The Local Rules are specific to each district and cover topics such as the use of the court's website, the use of subpoenas, and the electronic filing of documents. The Kansas Pretrial Order is an important tool for making the judicial process more efficient and effective by providing a uniform framework for the exchange of information and judicial management of cases.