Rule 33 - Hearing Pre-Trial Motions
Rule 33.7 - Matters for Immediate Resolution
1. When a case is filed in Kansas City and assigned to an Independence docket, any matter of an emergency nature and requiring immediate action, such as, temporary restraining orders or the approval of a bond, may be presented to and ruled on by the Presiding Judge. If such a case is filed in Independence and assigned to a Kansas City docket such matters may be presented to and ruled on by the Designated Judge or a judge appointed by him in Independence.
2. Where proper venue lies in the portion of Jackson County other than the location of the Courthouse where an adult abuse or child abuse petition is filed, the judge handling such actions where the petition is filed is authorized to grant or deny the requested ex parte order. When exercising such authority, the judge is acting temporarily for the judge to whom the case shall be transferred for disposition.
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