Information systems of state courts across Kansas are still offline after they’ve been disrupted in what the Kansas judicial branch described last Thursday as a “security incident.” The incident has affected a wide range of systems, including the Kansas Courts eFiling system, the electronic payments system, and the case management systems employed by district and appellate courts for case processing.
In response to the incident, the Kansas Supreme Court issued an administrative order suspending electronic filings and confirming that clerk offices in appellate courts and most district courts are offline. The order also directs courts to conduct paper-based operations until further notice.
The Kansas judicial branch has not released any information about the nature of the security incident or whether any data has been compromised. However, the fact that the incident has affected such a wide range of systems suggests that it is a serious matter.
What Does This Mean for Court Users?
The outage is causing significant disruptions for court users. Attorneys are unable to electronically file documents or make payments, and courts cannot process cases as efficiently. The outage is also impacting individuals who have upcoming court dates or who need to access court records.
The Kansas judicial branch has said that it is working diligently to restore the affected systems and that it will provide updates as soon as possible. In the meantime, court users should contact their local court clerk’s office for more information on how to conduct business during the outage.
Here are some specific examples of the impact of the outage on court users:
- Attorneys are unable to file new cases or pleadings electronically. This is causing delays in the legal process and may be impacting clients’ rights.
- Individuals who are scheduled to appear in court may have their hearings rescheduled or delayed.
- Individuals who need to access court records, such as divorce decrees or child custody orders, are unable to do so electronically.
- The outage also impacts businesses that rely on the courts to enforce contracts or resolve disputes.
The Kansas judicial branch has said it is working diligently to restore the affected systems and it will provide updates as soon as possible. In the meantime, court users should contact their local court clerk’s office for more information on how to conduct business during the outage.
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