Court of Appeals interviews scheduled Nov. 13-14

TOPEKA—The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has scheduled public interviews of 20 attorneys, who have applied for a vacancy on the state Court of Appeals that will occur January 2, 2013, when Judge Christel E. Marquardt's retirement is effective.

The interviews will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 13-14, in the Fatzer Courtroom on the third floor of the Judicial Center, 301 W. 10th Ave., in Topeka.

The interviews are open to the public under Supreme Court Nominating Commission guidelines that were adopted in January 2011; however, no cell phones or other electronic devices may be used in the interview room.

The guidelines allow the Commission upon motion and a majority vote to close a portion of an interview "if necessary to protect the privacy interests of the applicant." The provision also states that "Closing any portion of an interview is disfavored."

"In fairness to all applicants, the Commission requests that applicants not be present at interviews of other applications for the same position. Nor should any applicant otherwise seek or accept information regarding questions asked of other applicants during interviews."

The complete list of interview guidelines, the interview schedule, and brief biographical statements for each candidate are posted on the Judicial Branch website at www.kscourts.org under "What's New."

Members of the Nominating Commission include: Members of the Nominating Commission include Anne Burke, chairman, Overland Park; and Kerry E. McQueen, Liberal; Dr. Janet A. Juhnke, Salina; Natalie G. Haag and Felita R. Kahrs, both of Topeka; Matthew D. Keenan, Leawood; Robert Hayworth, Stillwell; Jay F. Fowler, and Paul F. Babich, both of Wichita.