Kansas chief justice outlines new strategic plan, specialty‑court funding request and public outreach

Chief Justice Eric Rosen of the Kansas Supreme Court told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the judicial branch adopted a new strategic plan in 2025 developed with the National Center for State Courts to guide the courts through modernization and a statewide case‑management rollout. Rosen said the plan’s mission is “Kansas courts administer justice by applying the law to resolve disputes and protect rights,” and that its four priorities are enhancing access to justice, building public trust and understanding, improving court operations and efficiencies, and fostering a strong,…