October 2010 News Releases

10/25/2010
Thirteen apply for Douglas County judge vacancy
TOPEKA—Thirteen Lawrence attorneys have applied for a vacancy on the Douglas County District Court that will occur at the end of the current term of office of Hon. Jean F. Shepherd in January. The deadline to apply was noon Friday.The 7th Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview applicants on November 8 and then forward the ...
10/13/2010
Seventeen apply for Court of Appeals
TOPEKA—Seventeen attorneys, including eight judges, applied by the noon Wednesday deadline for the vacant position on the Court of Appeals that will created by the January 10 retirement of Chief Judge Gary W. Rulon.The Supreme Court Nominating Commission will convene November 11-12 to conduct interviews, after which the list will be narrowed ...
10/04/2010
Applicants sought for Douglas County judge vacancy
TOPEKA—A nominating commission charged with naming candidates to fill a district judge vacancy in the 7th Judicial District has issued a request for assistance from the public.The 7th Judicial District is a one county district comprised of Douglas County.The seven-member commission is responsible for submitting the names of two or three ...