Supreme Court appoints two, reappoints one to Kansas Board of Examiners of Court Reporters

TOPEKA–The Kansas Supreme Court appointed two new members and reappointed one to the Board of Examiners of Court Reporters.

New members are:

• Kai Mann, Topeka, assistant appellate defender

• District Judge Mary Christopher, 3rd Judicial District, which is Shawnee County

Sharon Cahill, court reporter, 29th Judicial District, which is Wyandotte County, was reappointed.

All will serve through June 30, 2025.

The Kansas Board of Examiners of Court Reporters supervises granting certificates of eligibility for certified court reporters; oversees court reporter conduct; and reviews and acts on complaints made against certified court reporters. Court reporter certification examinations are given twice a year.

The board includes judges, practicing attorneys, and court reporters.