TOPEKA—With possible exceptions, state courts will close Thursday, January 9, to observe a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, in concurrence with actions taken by the federal government and Governor Laura Kelly.   In its order observing the day o...

TOPEKA—Chief Judge Glenn Braun will retire January 13 after serving 12 1/2 years in the 23rd Judicial District.   The 23rd Judicial District is composed of Ellis, Gove, Rooks, and Trego counties. Braun was appointed as a district judge in 2012 and has served as chief jud...

TOPEKA—The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 9 a.m. Friday, January 17, to interview a nominee to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County. This vacancy will be created when District Magistrate Judge Amanda Faber’s term expires...

TOPEKA—The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district judge vacancy in Cloud County.   This vacancy will be created January 1 when District Magistrate Judge Guy Steier resigns and Administrative Order 2024-JA-096 goes into eff...

TOPEKA—A committee formed two years ago to examine unmet legal needs in rural Kansas has released its findings and recommendations in a report to the Kansas Supreme Court. The Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee was charged with studying the trend toward fewer atto...

TOPEKA—The 30th Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of three nominees to fill a district judge vacancy in the judicial district.   Although the principal office for the position will likely be Sumner County, the district judge filling this position ...

TOPEKA—The 30th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Candace Lattin to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Barber County.   Lattin's new position will be effective on her swearing-in. She is the district magistrate judge in Barber County. Her term...

TOPEKA—Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire January 13 after serving 36 years in the 27th Judicial District.   The 27th Judicial District is Reno County. Dick was elected in 1988 and has served as chief judge since 2007.   Dick said she was inspired to become ...

TOPEKA—The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, to discuss the nomination process to fill a district judge vacancy in Cloud County.   This vacancy will be created January 1 when District Magistrate Judge Guy Steier ...

TOPEKA—The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of five nominees to fill a district judge vacancy in Finney County to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the position.   The vacancy will be created when District Judge Chris...