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In an effort to streamline the appellate process and reduce the backlog of cases, the Kansas Appellate Court announced today the implementation of new procedures aimed at expediting the appeals process.Effective immediately, parties appealing a decision from a lower court will be required to submit their briefs electronically, with a limit of 25 pages for each brief. Additionally, the court will now schedule oral arguments within 60 days of the filing of the appeal, compared to the previous average wait time of 90 days.Chief Justice Cynthia Thompson stated, "We recognize the need to improve the efficiency of our appellate system in order to deliver justice in a timely manner. These new procedures will help us achieve that goal by reducing delays and ensuring that cases are heard and decided in a more expedited manner."The new procedures will also include a pilot program to allow for remote oral arguments, utilizing video conferencing technology. This will enable attorneys and judges to participate in oral arguments without the need to physically appear in court, further reducing the time and cost involved in the appeals process.In addition to these changes, the Appellate Court will be increasing the number of judges assigned to handle appeals, with a focus on cases that have been pending for longer than six months. This will help to address the backlog of cases and ensure that justice is delivered in a timely manner.Attorneys and legal experts have praised the new procedures, citing the benefits of a more efficient and timely appeals process. "These changes will not only benefit the parties involved in the appeals, but also the legal system as a whole by promoting fairness and prompt resolution of cases," said John Smith, a prominent appellate attorney in Kansas.The Kansas Appellate Court is committed to continuously improving its procedures and processes in order to provide justice in a timely manner, and these new measures represent a significant step towards achieving that goal.