07/18/2025
12th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule

TOPEKA—The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, to interview nominees to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Lincoln County.   The vacancy was created when Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Judge Jennifer O’Hare to f...

07/16/2025
28th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule

TOPEKA—The  28th Judicial District Nominating Commission  will convene at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, to interview nominees to fill vacancies for district judge and district magistrate judge.   District Judge Rene Young will retire August 1 from her position in Saline Co...

07/11/2025
Justice Evelyn Wilson recognized for government service

TOPEKA—Justice Evelyn Wilson received the Distinguished Government Service Award from the Kansas Bar Association at the group’s recent annual meeting.   The award recognizes a Kansas lawyer who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to government service.   “Gov...

06/27/2025
1st Judicial District Nominating Commission seeks nominees for district judge

TOPEKA—The 1st Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district judge vacancy in Leavenworth County.   The vacancy will be created when District Judge Dan Wiley retires July 6.   The 1st Judicial District is composed of Atchison and Le...

06/27/2025
12th Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet July 29

TOPEKA—The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, to interview nominees to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Lincoln County.  The vacancy was created when Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Judge Jennifer O’Hare to fill a ...

06/24/2025
11th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of three nominees for district judge to governor

TOPEKA—The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy.   The vacancy was created when Judge Lori Bolton Fleming’s appointment to the Kansas C...

06/24/2025
Supreme court announces committee appointments, reappointments

TOPEKA—Chief Justice Marla Luckert signed orders appointing and reappointing members to two committees.   Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee   The Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee  recommends and organizes education and training programs for municip...

06/23/2025
Supreme Court accepting public comment on updates to child support guidelines

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court is accepting public comment on proposed updates to child support guidelines. The court will accept written comment by email to [email protected] until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23.  The subject line must read “Child Support Guidelines....

06/17/2025
Supreme Court announces committee, commission, council, task force appointments, reappointments

TOPEKA—Chief Justice Marla Luckert signed orders appointing new members and reappointing current members to four committees, a commission, an advisory council, and a task force.   Access to Justice Committee The Access to Justice Committee makes recommendations to th...

06/13/2025
1st Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet June 17

TOPEKA—The 1st Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene by conference call at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, to discuss the nomination process to fill a district judge vacancy in Leavenworth County.   The vacancy will be created when District Judge Dan Wiley reti...