Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 20-357

  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

Within the limits of the district court budget, any chief judge of a judicial district may purchase, lease or acquire the equipment and facilities necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 20-159, and amendments thereto, and by contract and agreement arrange for the use thereof, and may employ personnel necessary to operate the equipment and facilities.