September 2020 News Releases

09/29/2020
District Magistrate Judge Blaine Carter to retire after 26 years of service

TOPEKA—District Magistrate Judge Blaine Carter will retire December 8 after 26 years of service in Wabaunsee County.

He was ...

09/28/2020
Judicial branch awarded $3.52 million state grant for pandemic-related expenses

TOPEKA—The Kansas judicial branch will use a $3.52 million grant to pay for pandemic-related expenses and help courts shift to more online and remote services.

"The pandemic challenged our courts to reimagine how we serve the people of Kansas,” said Chief Justice Marla Luckert. “We have embraced new ways of ...

09/23/2020
New attorneys to take state oath September 25

TOPEKA—Successful applicants to the July 2020 Kansas bar examination will be sworn in as Kansas attorneys Friday, September 25.

These are two options for September 25, but admittees can also choose to be sworn in by any state judge.

In-person ceremony

Chief Justice Marla Luckert and Justice ...

09/15/2020
Chief justice signs new administrative order continuing suspension of deadlines, time limitations

TOPEKA—Chief Justice Marla Luckert issued a new administrative order today continuing to suspend statutes of limitation, statutory time standards, deadlines, and time limitations started under earlier orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luckert's action follows the State Finance Council's decision last week to ...

09/11/2020
Judge William Mahoney to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 18

TOPEKA—Judge William Mahoney of the 29th Judicial District has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's

09/11/2020
Supreme Court accepting comment on changes to attorney discipline rules

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court is accepting public comment on changes to attorney discipline rules.

Comment may be made by email to SCRulespubliccomment@kscourts.org until noon Tuesday, November 10. The subject line ...

09/10/2020
District Judge David Hauber to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 17

TOPEKA—District Judge David Hauber 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

09/09/2020
Chief Judge Grant Bannister to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 15

TOPEKA—Chief Judge Grant Bannister of the 21st Judicial District has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's

09/09/2020
Supreme Court Nominating Commission to interview 11 applicants October 5

TOPEKA—The Supreme Court Nominating Commission will convene October 5 to interview applicants to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court created by

09/08/2020
District Judge Eric Commer to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 14

TOPEKA—District Judge Eric Commer of the 18th Judicial District has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case ...

09/04/2020
Supreme Court issues administrative order and updated guidance for jury proceedings

TOPEKA—Today, the Kansas Supreme Court issued an administrative order giving additional direction to district and appellate court regarding operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Administrative Order 2020-PR-099 amends earlier orders and the court’s

09/03/2020
District Judge Jeff Elder to sit with Kansas Supreme Court September 18

TOPEKA—District Judge Jeff Elder of the 2nd Judicial District has been appointed to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in one case on the court's

09/03/2020
Supreme Court accepting comment on amended rule about child in need of care records

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court is accepting public comment on an amended rule making child in need of care cases confidential to prevent public access. 

Comment on the proposed amendment may be made by email to publiccomments@kscourts.org until 5 ...

09/03/2020
Eleven apply for September vacancy on Supreme Court

TOPEKA—Three judges and eight lawyers applied by a noon deadline September 2 to fill a Kansas Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Carol Beier's September 18 retirement. The

09/01/2020
Margaret 'Peggy' Alford to retire as district magistrate judge in Grant County

TOPEKA—District Magistrate Judge Margaret "Peggy" Alford will retire October 2 after serving 28 years in Grant County.

Alford was ...