Electronic filing (e-filing) is the process of filing legal documents with courts and other government and nongovernment entities (arbitration administrators) electronically—often through a website—rather than mailing or delivering paper copies of the documents to be filed.
In Kansas, electronic filing (e-filing) is widely accepted and often required for legal documents in the state court system. The Kansas Judicial Branch operates an e-filing system that allows attorneys and, in some cases, self-represented parties to file court documents online. This system is used for both initiating new cases and for filing documents in existing cases. The Kansas Courts Electronic Filing website provides access to the necessary resources and guidelines for e-filing. It is important for users to follow the specific requirements for formatting, signing, and submitting documents electronically, as set forth by the Kansas courts. Additionally, for arbitration and other non-government entities, the availability of e-filing may vary and is subject to the rules and systems established by those entities.