The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration continues its IT modernization, shaped by the October 2023 ransomware attack and recent legislation. This effort is part of a broader push to align technology across all branches of state government while preserving their independence. In February, Kansas launched the IT Integration, Assessment, Roadmap, and Planning Project with Gartner to evaluate and align IT systems across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

To improve security and access, several court portals were upgraded or launched in early 2024. These include a move to a .gov domain for the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal, new online portals for attorney admissions and appellate court access, and a system for online civil filings.

These upgrades coincided with recovery from the 2023 ransomware attack, which forced the judiciary offline for months. By January 2, most courts were back online using the Kansas eCourt system. However, officials confirmed in May that about 150,000 individuals had personal data compromised, prompting offers of credit monitoring and identity protection. In response, the Office hired its first Chief Information Security Officer in February, and Gov. Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 291 in May, requiring all branches to appoint cybersecurity officers. By late August, the courts had restored systems, implemented zero-trust security, expanded their cybersecurity team, and improved key protections.