November 2015 News Releases

	11/06/2016 Supreme Court issues opinion in Robinson case TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court issued its decision today in the capital appeal of John E. Robinson Sr., affirming his conviction for capital murder and death sentence.In a 415-page opinion (Appeal No. 90,196: State of Kansas v. John E. Robinson Sr.) written by Justice Caleb Stegall, the court discusses the issues raised on appeal by Robinson ...
	11/20/2015 Eleven apply for district magistrate vacancy in 2nd judicial district TOPEKA—Eleven people applied to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Pottawatomie County in the 2nd judicial district.The 2nd judicial district includes Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties.The applicants are:Randy M. Barker of TopekaSarah S. Barr of WamegoSteven M. Bundy of ManhattanErich G. Campbell of ...
	11/20/2015 Five apply for judge vacancy in 25th judicial district TOPEKA—Five people applied to the 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission seeking to fill a judge vacancy in the 25th judicial district, which includes Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, and Wichita counties.The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Philip Vieux.The nominating commission will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday ...
	11/12/2015 Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments November 17 in Hutchinson TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, at the Reno County Courthouse, 206 West 1st Avenue, Hutchinson.Judges Thomas E. Malone, Stephen D. Hill and Melissa Taylor Standridge will hear oral argument in seven criminal and civil cases at dockets that convene ...
	11/02/2015 Supreme Court adopts updated child support guidelines TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court has adopted updated child support guidelines that judges will use to determine parents' child support payment obligations beginning January 1, 2016.The updated guidelines reflect changes in spending on children since the guidelines were last updated four years ago. The updates are expected to increase child ...