2016 News Releases

	12/27/2016 Cowley County District Judge James T. Pringle to retire January 9 TOPEKA—Cowley County District Court Judge James T. Pringle will retire January 9, after 18 years on the bench."It is an honor and a privilege to have served the public as a district court judge," Pringle said. "I especially want to thank the court clerks, court service officers, law enforcement, attorneys and fellow judges for ...
	12/27/2016 Wyandotte County District Judge Daniel Duncan to retire January 9 TOPEKA—Wyandotte County District Court Judge Daniel A. Duncan will retire January 9, after 28 years on the bench.Duncan had a private law practice before he was elected judge in 1989. He was re-elected six times."It has been an honor to serve the people of Wyandotte County," Duncan said. "I am grateful and humbled by the trust ...
	12/16/2016 Wyandotte County District Judge Robert Serra to retire January 9 TOPEKA—Wyandotte County District Court Judge Robert Serra will retire January 9, after 16 years on the bench."It has been a great privilege and honor to serve as a district judge for the 29th judicial district," said Serra. "I will be eternally grateful to the people of Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County for the support ...
	12/15/2016 11 Kansas appellate jurists to take oaths of office in January 9 ceremony TOPEKA—Five Supreme Court justices and six Court of Appeals judges will take their oaths of office in a swearing-in ceremony before an invited audience at 11 a.m. Monday, January 9, in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka.The five justices and six judges were retained in their positions by Kansas voters in the November 8 general election.The ...
	12/12/2016 Montgomery County District Judge Gary House to retire January 9 TOPEKA—After serving eight years as district judge, Judge Gary House will retire when his current term ends January 9, 2017.House was elected district judge in 2009. Before he became a judge, he had a private law practice for 44 years."It has been my honor and privilege to serve as district judge for the 14th judicial district," ...
	12/12/2016 Kiowa County District Magistrate Judge Ann Dixson to retire January 6 TOPEKA—After serving 21 years as district magistrate judge, Judge Ann Dixson will retire when her current term ends January 6, 2017.Dixson was appointed to the bench in 1995."I have been blessed to serve Kiowa County, the 16th judicial district and the state of Kansas," Dixson said. "I will miss the interaction with my fellow ...
	12/09/2016 Supreme Court announces changes to December 12-16 docket TOPEKA—The Supreme Court announced today that it has changed the day two cases will be heard on next week's docket.The court is scheduled to hear cases Monday through Friday next week in its courtroom in the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka.Two of three cases scheduled Monday, December 12, will now be heard Friday, December 16.The cases ...
	12/09/2016 Supreme Court selects Kevin Berens to be chief judge of 15th judicial district TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court has selected Kevin Berens to be chief judge of the 15th judicial district that includes Cheyenne, Logan, Sheridan, Sherman, Rawlins, Thomas, and Wallace counties.Berens was elected district judge November 9 for a term that begins January 9. His term as chief judge will begin the same day. He succeeds Chief ...
	12/08/2016 Judge Karen Arnold-Burger selected as chief judge of Kansas Court of Appeals TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court has selected Judge Karen Arnold-Burger to serve as chief judge of the 14-member Kansas Court of Appeals beginning January 9.Arnold-Burger will succeed Chief Judge Thomas J. Malone, who will continue to serve on the Court of Appeals after his four-year term as chief judge ends."My proudest professional ...
	12/08/2016 Jewell County District Magistrate Judge John Bingham to retire January 9 TOPEKA—After nearly 17 years on the bench serving as a district magistrate judge for the 12th judicial district, Judge John Bingham will retire when his current term ends January 9, 2017.The 12th judicial district is composed of Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic, and Washington counties."I applied for the position of magistrate ...
	12/08/2016 Rawlins County District Magistrate Judge Pat Carroll to retire January 9 TOPEKA—After 20 years serving as district magistrate judge, Judge Pat Carroll will retire when his current term ends January 9, 2017.Carroll has been a district magistrate judge since 1997, serving Cheyenne, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, and Wallace counties."It truly was a pleasure to be a member of the Kansas judiciary ...
	12/07/2016 Sedgwick County District Judge Harold Flaigle to retire January 9 TOPEKA—After more than 30 years serving as a municipal court and district court judge, Judge Harold Flaigle will retire when his current term ends January 9, 2017.Flaigle has been a district judge in Sedgwick County District Court since 2000. He took over responsibility for the Sedgwick County Drug Court Program in 2015 and is proud of the ...
	11/18/2016 Kansas judicial branch releases studies showing employee pay below market by up to 22 percent TOPEKA—The Kansas judicial branch today released two studies showing that pay for every single job classification within the branch is below market levels by at least 4.6 percent and as much as 22.2 percent."It's well documented by the National Center for State Courts that pay for Kansas district judges ranks a dismal 50th in the ...
	11/07/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments November 15 and 16 in Ottawa TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments November 15 and 16 in the historic Franklin County Courthouse, 315 S. Main Street, Ottawa.Judges Melissa Standridge, Karen Arnold-Burger, and David Bruns will hear oral arguments in seven cases at dockets that convene at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday ...
	11/07/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments November 15 and 16 in Great Bend TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments November 15 and 16 at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main Street, Great Bend.Judges Anthony J. Powell, G. Joseph Pierron, and Stephen D. Hill will hear oral arguments in six cases at dockets that convene at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, and ...
	11/03/2016 Judge Karen Arnold-Burger presented V. Robert Payant Award for Teaching Excellence TOPEKA—Court of Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger has received the annual V. Robert Payant Award for Teaching Excellence for her contributions to judicial education through her role as a faculty member of the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada.The award was presented to Arnold-Burger by Judge Chad Schmucker, president of the college ...
	10/21/2016 Supreme Court issues decision in Kleypas death penalty case TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court issued its decision today in the capital appeal of Gary W. Kleypas, affirming his conviction for capital murder and aggravated burglary and his death sentence for killing a Pittsburg State University student in March 1996.In a 166-page decision written by Justice Marla Luckert, the court discussed Kleypas' ...
	10/18/2016 Judge Fleming of 11th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court October 24 TOPEKA — Judge Robert Fleming of the 11th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Monday, October 24.After hearing oral arguments, Fleming will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that ...
	10/18/2016 Chief Judge Moriarty of 10th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court October 27 TOPEKA — Chief Judge Kevin Moriarty of the 10th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Thursday, October 27.After hearing oral arguments, Moriarty will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am ...
	10/18/2016 Judge Quint of 25th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court October 26 TOPEKA — Judge Michael Quint of the 25th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Wednesday, October 26.After hearing oral arguments, Quint will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that ...
	10/18/2016 Judge Bednar of 1st judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court October 26 TOPEKA — Judge Robert Bednar of the 1st judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Wednesday, October 26.After hearing oral arguments, Bednar will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that ...
	10/18/2016 Judge Woolley of 18th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court October 27 TOPEKA — Judge William Woolley of the 18th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Thursday, October 27.After hearing oral arguments, Woolley will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that ...
	10/18/2016 10th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends candidate names to governor OLATHE—The 10th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three candidates for district court judge to Gov. Sam Brownback, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gerald T. Elliott.The three candidates are:Krishnan Jayaram of Overland ParkRhonda Mason of OlatheVanessa Riebli of ...
	10/13/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments October 18 and 19 in Cottonwood Falls TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments October 18 and 19 at the Chase County Courthouse, 300 Pearl Street, Cottonwood Falls.Judges Michael B. Buser, G. Gordon Atcheson, and Anthony J. Powell will hear oral argument in eight criminal cases at dockets that convene at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday ...
	10/07/2016 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission picks Harry Edward "Ed" Frock to fill magistrate judge vacancy in Scott County TOPEKA—The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Ed Frock to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Scott County.The commission conducted public interviews of applicants for the position Friday, September 30, in Scott City.Frock, of Garden City, currently is assistant public defender with the Western Regional Public Defender ...
	09/30/2016 Local court services officer to be honorary bailiff at Supreme Court special session TOPEKA—Ruth Lloyd has worked for the Kansas judicial branch for 38 years, but she will try something new when she serves as honorary bailiff for the Kansas Supreme Court when it convenes for a special session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, in the B.J. Warner Recital Hall at Hutchinson Community College."This will be totally new for me, ...
	09/28/2016 New attorneys take state and federal oaths in September 30 ceremony TOPEKA — Successful applicants to the July 2016 Kansas bar examination will be sworn in as Kansas attorneys in one ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, September 30, at the Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th Avenue, Topeka, KS.Chief Justice Lawton Nuss will preside over the Kansas Supreme Court and Judge Daniel Crabtree will represent the U.S ...
	09/15/2016 Judge Segarra of 8th judicial district invited to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 12 TOPEKA — Judge Maritza Segarra of the 8th judicial district was appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's docket Monday, September 12.After hearing oral arguments, Segarra joined Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that Judge Segarra ...
	09/14/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to commemorate Constitution Day with session at Wichita State University TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear seven cases September 20 at Wichita State University as part of the court's observance of Constitution Day.The court will hear cases in two sessions at beginning at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Campus Activity Center Theatre.Judges Stephen D. Hill, Michael B. Buser and ...
	09/13/2016 Judge McCarville of 27th judicial district invited to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 12 TOPEKA — Judge Joseph McCarville III of the 27th judicial district was appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's docket Monday, September 12.After hearing oral arguments, McCarville joined Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and will continue to collaborate with them ...
	09/12/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to commemorate Constitution Day with session at K-State TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear four cases September 20 at the Kansas State University Student Union as part of the court's observance of Constitution Day.The court will hear cases at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Forum Hall.Judges Henry W. Green Jr., Patrick D. McAnany and Melissa Taylor ...
	09/09/2016 Peggy Carr Kittel new chief judge of 7th judicial district TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss announced today that Judge Peggy Carr Kittel has been appointed chief judge of the 7th judicial district to replace Chief Judge Robert Fairchild, who retires today.Chief judge appointments are for two-year terms that begin January 1 in even-numbered years. Kittel's appointment will end December 31, 2017 ...
	09/09/2016 Supreme Court adopts rule to allow attorneys married to military personnel stationed in Kansas to temporarily practice law without taking state bar exam TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court has adopted a rule that allows attorneys living in Kansas who are spouses of military service members stationed here to temporarily practice law without taking the state-administered uniform bar exam.The rule takes effect September 15."Spouses of military personnel often make tremendous career sacrifices ...
	09/09/2016 Supreme Court announces cases for October 4 special session at Hutchinson Community College TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced two cases it will hear October 4 at Hutchinson Community College, the next destination in the court's ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary.The court will be in session from 6:30 p.m. to about 8 p.m. in the B.J. Warner ...
	09/06/2016 Judge Burgess of 18th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 14 TOPEKA — Judge Ben Burgess of the 18th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Wednesday, September 14.After hearing oral arguments, Burgess will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that ...
	08/25/2016 Court of Appeals panel hears first oral argument by videoconference in its Topeka courtroom TOPEKA—Two lawyers who appeared August 16 before a three-judge panel for the first oral argument by videoconference in the Court of Appeals' courtroom didn't dispense with formalities. They stood as the judges entered the courtroom, even though they were in their Hill City offices more than 250 miles away from the Kansas Judicial ...
	08/24/2016 Johnson County District Judge Gerald T. Elliott to retire in January 2017 TOPEKA—After serving 26 years on the bench in Johnson County District Court, Judge Gerald T. Elliott will retire when his current term ends in January 2017.In Kansas, district judges must retire at age 75, or by the end of the term in which they reach age 75."It is an honor and a privilege to serve the public as a district court judge ...
	08/18/2016 7th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends candidate names to governor TOPEKA—The 7th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three candidates for district court judge to Gov. Sam Brownback, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Judge Robert W. Fairchild.The three candidates are:Amy J. Hanley, who currently is assistant attorney general within ...
	08/18/2016 Scott County District Magistrate Judge Jim Collins to retire October 3 TOPEKA—District Magistrate Judge Jim Collins will retire October 3 after 18 years on the bench in the 25th judicial district, composed of Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, and Wichita counties."I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve as a district magistrate judge for Kansas," Collins said. "I want to thank the ...
	08/11/2016 Nominating commission seeks candidates for district magistrate judge vacancy in 25th judicial district TOPEKA—The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district magistrate judge position in Scott County that will become vacant due to the upcoming retirement of Judge James Collins.The 25th judicial district includes Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, and Wichita counties. The position is stationed ...
	08/11/2016 Supreme Court to conduct special evening session October 4 at Hutchinson Community College TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court will conduct a special evening session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, at Hutchinson Community College, as part of its ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary.The court will be in session from 6:30 p.m. to about 8 p.m. in the B.J ...
	08/11/2016 Nominating commission seeks candidates for district judge vacancy in 10th judicial district TOPEKA—The 10th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district judge vacancy that will be created when Judge Gerald T. Elliott retires in January 2017.The 10th judicial district is composed of Johnson County.Candidates can apply or be recommended, but recommendations must come on an application form and ...
	07/29/2016 Kansas Supreme Court issues decision in case of magistrate judge appointment TOPEKA—Controlling Kansas statute permits Governor Sam Brownback to wait until after the result of a four-way primary election on August 2 before naming an interim district magistrate judge in the 26th judicial district, according to the Supreme Court's unanimous decision filed this morning in Ambrosier v. Brownback, Case No. 115,982 ...
	07/26/2016 7th Judicial District Nominating Commission to convene August 17 and 18 to interview candidates for district judge TOPEKA—The 7th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, and Thursday, August 18, in the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, Lawrence, to interview candidates to fill a judge vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Judge Robert Fairchild.Interviews are open to the public.The ...
	07/22/2016 Kansas Supreme Court issues decision in Scott Cheever death penalty case TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court issued its decision today in the appeal of Scott D. Cheever, affirming his capital murder conviction and death sentence.A jury in Greenwood County convicted Cheever of one count of capital murder for the death of Sheriff Matthew Samuels, four counts of attempted capital murder for firing at other law ...
	07/19/2016 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission sends judge candidate names to governor TOPEKA—The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three candidates for district court judge to Gov. Sam Brownback, who has 60 days to decide who will fill a vacancy created when Judge David L. Stutzman stepped down June 3 to accept a senior judge assignment.The three candidates are:Grant Bannister of Manhattan, who is ...
	07/18/2016 Kansas District Judges' Association elects new officers TOPEKA — The Kansas District Judges' Association, an organization open to all state district court judges, has elected officers to serve the organization in the fiscal year that began July 1.Judge Patricia Macke Dick was elected president of the association. She is chief judge of the 27th judicial district, a one-county district composed ...
	07/18/2016 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission picks Tod Michael Davis to fill magistrate judge vacancy in Allen County TOPEKA—The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Tod Michael Davis to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Allen County.The commission conducted public interviews of applicants for the position Friday, July 15, in Iola.Davis, of Chanute, currently is assistant public defender with the Southeast Kansas Public Defender Office. ...
	07/15/2016 Kansas District Magistrate Judges' Association elects new officers TOPEKA — The Kansas District Magistrate Judges' Association, an organization open to all state district magistrate court judges, last month elected officers to serve the organization in the fiscal year that began July 1.District Magistrate Judge Kenton Gleason was elected president of the association. He has been a district magistrate ...
	07/12/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments July 19-20 in Goodland TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments July 19 and 20, at the Sherman County Courthouse, 813 Broadway, Goodland.Judges G. Joseph Pierron, Jr., Lawrence; Patrick D. McAnany, Overland Park; and Steve Leben, Fairway, will hear oral argument in seven civil and criminal cases at dockets that convene at 9 ...
	07/08/2016 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview candidates for district magistrate judge TOPEKA—The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, at the Allen County Courthouse, 1 North Washington, Iola, to interview candidates and appoint a district magistrate judge to fill a vacancy in Allen County.Interviews are open to the public.The 31st judicial district includes Allen, Neosho ...
	07/01/2016 Five apply for judge vacancy in 21st judicial district TOPEKA— Five candidates applied to the 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission seeking to fill a judge vacancy in the 21st judicial district, which includes Clay and Riley counties.The vacancy was created when District Court Judge David L. Stutzman stepped down June 3 to accept a senior judge assignment.The nominating commission will ...
	07/01/2016 Electronic filing now in Kansas courts statewide TOPEKA—It's official. All state courts in Kansas are now able to receive electronically filed court documents."This is a significant milestone in our plan to modernize court operations and we achieved it through careful planning, modest financial investment and the determination of court personnel statewide," said Chief Justice ...
	07/01/2016 Nominating commission seeks candidates for judge vacancy in 7th Judicial District TOPEKA—The 7th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a judge vacancy in Douglas County that will be created by the retirement of Chief Judge Robert Fairchild.Justice Eric Rosen, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 7th Judicial District, said candidates can apply by completing a nomination ...
	07/01/2016 Douglas County Chief Judge Robert Fairchild to retire TOPEKA—Douglas County District Court Chief Judge Robert Fairchild will retire September 9 after 20 years on the bench in the 7th judicial district."It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as district judge for the 7th judicial district," Fairchild said. "I am grateful to the people of Douglas County for their support ...
	06/30/2016 Judge Karen Arnold-Burger recognized for leadership, service TOPEKA—Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger has been recognized by the Kansas District Judges Association for demonstrating extraordinary leadership and service.Arnold-Burger was given the Community Outreach and Education Award by the association at a statewide conference for judges in June. The award was presented to Arnold ...
	06/13/2016 Supreme Court appoints Sara Stratton reporter of decisions TOPEKA-The Kansas Supreme Court announced that it has appointed Sara Stratton to the constitutional office of reporter of appellate decisions effective June 6. She replaces Richard Ross, who retired June 3 after 40 years of service."Sara has been with the reporter's office a number of years and during that time she has demonstrated to the ...
	06/13/2016 25th Judicial Nominating Commission to interview candidates for district magistrate judge TOPEKA—The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 9 a.m. (MST) Tuesday, June 28, at the Hamilton County Courthouse, 219 North Main, Syracuse, to interview candidates and appoint a district magistrate judge to fill a vacancy in Hamilton County.Interviews are open to the public.The 25th judicial district includes Finney ...
	06/06/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals hears first oral arguments via videoconference TOPEKA—The Kansas Court of Appeals heard its first oral arguments by videoconference when a three-judge panel convened May 17 in a conference room in the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka to hear attorneys in Liberal and Johnson, both in southwest Kansas, assert their legal points via Skype.The attorneys represented parties in a Morton County ...
	05/25/2016 Allen County District Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Saxton Jr. to retire July 3 TOPEKA—District Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Saxton Jr. will retire July 3 after 27 years on the bench in the 31st judicial district, composed of Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties."It has been my pleasure to be a member of the Kansas judiciary these last 27 years, and I hope I have served the people of Kansas well," Saxton ...
	05/24/2016 Sedgwick County District Judge Douglas Roth to retire June 30 TOPEKA—Judge Douglas R. Roth has announced he will retire on June 30, after serving 16 years on the bench in the 18th judicial district, which is composed of Sedgwick County.Roth was elected to the district court in November 2000. He has served in the civil, family law and criminal departments, including two years as the judicial district ...
	05/23/2016 Nominating commission seeks candidates for district judge vacancy in 21st judicial district TOPEKA—The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district judge vacancy that will be created when Judge David L. Stutzman steps down June 3 to accept a senior judge assignment.The 21st judicial district includes Clay and Riley counties.Justice Marla J. Luckert, the Supreme Court departmental justice ...
	05/23/2016 Supreme Court appoints Peter Johnston to Kansas Board of Law Examiners TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced today that it has appointed Peter Scott Johnston of Salina to the Kansas Board of Law Examiners for a five-year term that starts July 1, 2016."I have known Mr. Johnston nearly 20 years, and he will make a terrific addition to this hard-working board that ensures applicants who want to be licensed ...
	05/12/2016 Nominating commission seeks candidates for magistrate judge vacancy in 31st judicial district TOPEKA—The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in the 31st judicial district, sitting in Allen County, although the incumbent may be given assignments anywhere in the district.The 31st judicial district includes Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties.Justice Lee Johnson ...
	05/06/2016 Kansas judicial branch awarded grant to study job classifications, employee pay TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced today it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the State Justice Institute to contract with the National Center for State Courts to conduct job classification and compensation analyses for 1,600 judicial branch employees.In announcing the grant, Chief Justice Lawton Nuss noted that court operations ...
	04/27/2016 Judge Burgess of 18th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court May 5 TOPEKA — Judge Ben Burgess of the 18th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Thursday, May 5.After hearing oral arguments, Burgess will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that Judge ...
	04/27/2016 Judge Anderson of 3rd judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court May 3 TOPEKA — Judge Richard Anderson of the 3rd judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Tuesday, May 3.After hearing oral arguments, Anderson will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased that ...
	04/25/2016 Nominating commission seeks candidates for district magistrate judge vacancy in 25th judicial district TOPEKA—The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Hamilton County.The 25th judicial district includes Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, and Wichita counties. The position is stationed in Hamilton County.Justice Dan Biles, the Supreme Court departmental justice ...
	04/20/2016 New attorneys take state and federal oaths in April 22 ceremony TOPEKA — Successful applicants to the February 2016 Kansas bar examination will be sworn in as Kansas attorneys in one of two ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Avenue, in Topeka.Chief Justice Lawton Nuss will preside over the Supreme Court and Judge ...
	04/08/2016 Richard Ross, appellate reporter of decisions, to retire June 3 TOPEKA — After more than 40 years with the Kansas judicial branch, Richard Ross will hang up his editing pencil June 3 and retire from his job as the Supreme Court's official reporter, a position he has had since the court was still located in the Statehouse.Ross says what he will miss most are the people."The judicial branch has ...
	04/07/2016 Supreme Court reappoints 30 chief judges TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court has reappointed 30 chief judges in Kansas. Their terms are effective February 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017.1st Judicial District, composed of Atchison and Leavenworth counties:Chief Judge David King has served as a district judge since 1986 and chief judge since 1990.2nd Judicial District, composed of ...
	03/30/2016 Supreme Court announces cases for April 12 special session at Hiawatha High School TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced the two cases it will hear April 12 at Hiawatha High School, the next destination in the court's ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary.It will be the Supreme Court's first visit to Hiawatha in the court's 155 ...
	03/28/2016 Supreme Court appoints Doug Shima clerk of appellate courts TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court announced today that it has appointed Douglas T. Shima to be clerk of the appellate courts at the judicial center in Topeka effective March 28.The clerk of the Kansas Supreme Court is a constitutional officer who, by statute, is also clerk of the Court of Appeals.Shima has served as the interim appellate ...
	03/10/2016 Supreme Court to conduct special evening session April 12 at Hiawatha High School TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court will conduct a special evening session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Hiawatha High School as part of its ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary.The court will be in session from 6:30 p.m. to about 8 p.m. in the auditorium of ...
	03/07/2016 Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments March 15 in Leavenworth TOPEKA—A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Tuesday, March 15, at the University of Saint Mary DePaul Library, 4100 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth.Judges Karen Arnold-Burger, Henry W. Green Jr. and Steve Leben will hear oral argument in six criminal cases at dockets that convene at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The ...
	02/25/2016 Judge Ricke of 13th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court March 2 TOPEKA — Chief Judge David A. Ricke of the 13th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Wednesday, March 2.After hearing oral arguments, Ricke will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased ...
	02/25/2016 Judge Harth of 6th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court March 1 TOPEKA — Chief Judge Amy Harth of the 6th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Tuesday, March 1.The 6th judicial district includes Bourbon, Linn and Miami counties.After hearing oral arguments, Harth will join Supreme Court justices in ...
	02/23/2016 Supreme Court announces cases for March 9 special session at Topeka High School TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced the two cases it will hear March 9 at Topeka High School, its next destination in the court's ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary.It will be the Supreme Court's first visit to Topeka High School in the court's ...
	02/11/2016 Kansas Supreme Court issues decision in equity portion of school funding case TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court today issued its decision in Gannon v. State of Kansas, a dispute over K-12 public education financing. The high court affirmed the ruling of a three-judge district court panel that the state had failed to correct unconstitutional inequities in Kansas' school funding system. The court stayed the issuance of ...
	02/08/2016 David Holt recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary address TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized Court Reporter David Holt in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups."The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many faithful ...
	02/08/2016 Darla Engel recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary address TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized Clerk of the District Court Darla Engel in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups."The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many ...
	02/05/2016 Tom Whitworth recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary address TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized Probation Officer Tom Whitworth in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups."The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many faithful ...
	02/05/2016 Patty Nurnberg recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary address TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized Administrative Assistant Patty Nurnberg in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups."The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many ...
	02/05/2016 Sarah Mays recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary address TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized Chief Court Services Officer Sarah Mays in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups."The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many ...
	02/05/2016 Judge Daniel Duncan recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized District Judge Daniel Duncan in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups. "The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many faithful ...
	02/05/2016 Judge David Casement recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary address TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized District Magistrate Judge David Casement in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups."The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many ...
	02/03/2016 Supreme Court to conduct special evening session March 9 at Topeka High School TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced today it will conduct a special evening session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Topeka High School as part of its ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary.The court will be in session from 6:30 p.m. to about 8 p.m. in the ...
	01/26/2016 Judge Hornbaker of 8th judicial district to sit with Kansas Supreme Court January 28 TOPEKA — Judge Steven L. Hornbaker of the 8th judicial district has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's 9 a.m. docket Thursday, January 28.After hearing oral arguments, Hornbaker will join Supreme Court justices in their deliberations and opinion drafting."I am pleased ...
	01/22/2016 Court of Appeals issues decision in case involving 2015 abortion law TOPEKA—An equally divided Kansas Court of Appeals issued its decision today in the appeal from a temporary injunction granted by a Shawnee County district judge barring the enforcement of a law passed by the 2015 Kansas Legislature that places restrictions on a procedure commonly used in second-term abortions.The plaintiffs, Herbert C. Hodes, ...
	01/11/2016 Chief Justice to give State of the Judiciary February 3 TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss will give his State of the Kansas Judiciary address at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, from the courtroom of the Supreme Court in the Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka.He will give the address to an invited audience that will include Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups ...