The Kansas Judicial Branch is seeking qualified attorneys and law firms to provide legal representation to the Branch, its judicial officers, and employees in civil litigation and related matters. The work covers a broad range of civil legal issues and requires litigation expertise to address the needs of the Branch and its personnel. Selected providers would deliver legal counsel, manage litigation, and support judicial officers and employees in handling legal challenges.
The Office of Judicial Administration is soliciting competitive proposals for Employee Assistance Program Services for the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program. The selected provider will provide counseling and related assistance services for lawyers, bar applicants, and law students, including in-person or virtual counseling, referrals, group counseling, relapse prevention, and reporting. The solicitation is open as of September 10, 2026, with proposals due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Kansas Judicial Branch
Effective: Jun 5, 2017Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This License and Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the State of Kansas Judicial Branch outlines the provision of the Odyssey case management system, including software licenses, implementation services, and maintenance for district and appellate courts, court service officers, and jury departments. It also includes judicial tools functionality and an optional prosecutor module. The project is structured as a multi-phase statewide rollout, with a 45-month implementation period and a 10-year maintenance term. The total cost, including the optional prosecutor module, is $11,996,134.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Kansas Judicial Branch
Effective: Jun 23, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the Seventh Amendment to a License and Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration (OJA), effective June 23, 2023. It incorporates Authorization Orders CR-10 and CR-11, adds 1,020 professional services hours and 100 integration consulting hours, and updates the deliverable schedule. These changes result in a total increase in costs of $214,500, primarily for services related to the implementation of a case management system for various judicial districts (Tracks IX and X), with a key go-live date for Track IX on August 7, 2023.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Kansas Judicial Branch
Effective: Aug 2, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Thirteenth Amendment modifies an existing License and Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration (OJA). It adds development services for the REQ-6412 Kansas Tybera eFlex Integration at a fixed price of $27,765. The amendment became effective on August 2, 2024.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Kansas Judicial Branch
Effective: Sep 13, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Ninth Amendment, effective September 13, 2023, modifies the existing License and Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the State of Kansas Judicial Branch (OJA). It adds specific Enterprise Supervision professional services, including modifications to the Activities Tree ($16,800) and the ability to sort file activity by case number ($16,000), for a total cost of $32,800. This amendment builds upon a First Amendment from May 5, 2020, which initially added the Enterprise Supervision software.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Kansas Judicial Branch
Effective: Jun 21, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Eleventh Amendment to the License and Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration (OJA) is effective June 21, 2024. Its primary purpose is to integrate comprehensive information security requirements and cyber liability insurance provisions into the existing agreement. Key areas covered include definitions of sensitive data, standards of care for handling such data, compliance with various federal and state data protection laws and industry standards, and detailed protocols for information security management, including breach response, personnel screening, and third-party engagements. The amendment mandates a minimum cyber liability insurance limit of $5,000,000 for Tyler.
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The meeting included a review of the Kansas Open Meetings Act and an update on the fiscal year 2026 legislative allocation, noting adjustments to coordinator hiring and the reallocation of funding for court support. Additionally, plans for committee chair collaboration were discussed, and the committee reviewed the second draft of solicitation and application documents for fund distribution, with plans to present the drafts to the Rule 191 committee for feedback.
The committee discussed fund distribution for specialty courts, reviewing feedback from the Specialty Court Committee regarding funding priorities and the desire for even distribution. Key decisions included implementing a funding cap to ensure accessibility for multiple agencies, reviewing the final draft solicitation and application, and establishing a process for application review. The application deadline was noted, and the process for distributing applications among committee members for review was determined.
Kansas Judicial Branch Strategic Plan 2026-2029
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This strategic plan for the Kansas Judicial Branch outlines a roadmap for a justice system that serves current and future generations of Kansans. It focuses on four key strategic areas: improving court operations and efficiencies, enhancing access to justice for court users, building public trust, confidence, and understanding, and fostering a strong workforce. The plan aims to provide accessible justice with integrity, excellence, innovation, and fairness.
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