(a) Scope. These rules govern the procedure in all proceedings before this court.

(b) Modification. In special cases, the court may modify these rules as necessary or appropriate to:

  1. meet emergencies; or
  2. avoid injustice or great hardship.

(c) Definitions. As used in these rules, the term “judge” refers to a United States District Judge, and the term “court” refers to either a United States District Judge or a United States Magistrate Judge.

(d) Citation. These rules should be cited as D. Kan. Rule 1.1, e.g.

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