Which Kansas court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | District Court: Small Claims Eff. 2024-07-01. | Up to $10,000 | K.S.A. § 61-2703 |
| General civil | District Court Over $10,000 (Chapter 61 limited actions / Chapter 60). | No limit | Kan. Const. art. III |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 21 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (K.S.A. 60-212). Note: No default until at least 30 days after service for defendants served outside Kansas.
Estimates from the statutory answer period; service-method extensions and local rules can change these dates. Verify before relying on them. Not legal advice.
17 Kansas forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Kansas practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- Notice of Appearance(pattern) Appearance of counsel; service on undersigned requested
- Motion for Continuance(pattern) Good-cause continuance with proposed order
- Notice of Deposition(pattern) Oral deposition with optional duces tecum; recording method per rule
- Civil Subpoena(pattern) Testimony and/or production (duces tecum); issuance and witness-fee rules vary
- Answer(pattern) Responsive pleading: denials and affirmative defenses
- Satisfaction of Judgment(pattern) acknowledgment of satisfaction for entry on the docket
- SummonsK.S.A. Chapter 60 / 60-212: 21-day answer (30 days out-of-state)
- Civil Cover SheetKansas Judicial Council form: filed with the Petition
- Return of ServiceK.S.A. 60-312: return of service
- Poverty AffidavitK.S.A. 60-2001(b): docket fee waiver
- Notice of DismissalK.S.A. 60-241(a): voluntary dismissal without prejudice
- Motion for Default JudgmentK.S.A. 60-255(a): 3-day notice if party has appeared
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Journal Entry of Default JudgmentK.S.A. 60-255(a): interest per K.S.A. 16-204
- Order of Garnishment (Earnings)K.S.A. 60-731 et seq.: 25% / 30x fed min wage
- Order of Garnishment (Non-Earnings)K.S.A. 60-731: garnishee answer within 14 days (60-736)
- Hearing in Aid of ExecutionK.S.A. 60-2419: post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Kansas matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Journal Entry of Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Satisfaction of Judgment · Order of Garnishment (Earnings) · Order of Garnishment (Non-Earnings) · Hearing in Aid of Execution
Fee Waiver
Poverty Affidavit
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Kansas county are in the 1Court Directory: Kansas.
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