Use of Telephone or Other Electronic Conference

The court may use a telephone or other electronic conference to conduct any hearing or conference other than a trial on the merits. For a trial on the merits, K.S.A. 60-243(a) applies. The court may require the parties to reimburse the court for any costs incurred. [ History : New rule effective December 11, 1980; Am. effective September 8, 2006; Restyled rule and amended effective July 1, 2012.]