K.S.A. 61-2805

Without regard to whether the word "court" or the word "judge" is used in any provisions of this act, all trials upon the merits shall be conducted in open court and in a regular courtroom within the county if reasonably possible. All other acts or proceedings, including the entry of a ruling or judgment, may be done or conducted by a judge or judge pro tem in chambers, or at such other place within the county as is designated by the judge for the conduct of court business, without the attendance of the clerk or other court officials.