2009 Kansas Code
Chapter 60 PROCEDURE, CIVIL
Article 2 RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
60-270. Retaining original records until case closed.

60-270

Chapter 60.--PROCEDURE, CIVIL
Article 2.--RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

      60-270.   Retaining original records until case closed. (a) Any party or attorney in possession of original deposition transcripts, original responses to interrogatories, original requests for admissions, original requests for production or other original matters produced during discovery shall retain such documents until the case is closed.

      (b)   Except as provided further, when the case has been closed the party or attorney in possession of the original documents may destroy or dispose of such documents.

      (c)   Original discovery documents subject to or covered by a protective order, court rule, statute or written agreement of the parties shall be retained, returned, destroyed or disposed of in accordance with the terms of the order, rule, statute or written agreement.

      (d)   As used in this section, "closed" means when an order terminating the action or proceeding has been filed and all appeals have been terminated, the time for appeal has expired or when the judgment is either satisfied or barred under the provisions of K.S.A. 60-2403, and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 1992, ch. 190, § 1; July 1.

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