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The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene by conference call Tuesday, May 27, to discuss the nomination process to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Lincoln County. Read more: https://buff.ly/suyeMG9 #KSCourts

Chief Justice Marla Luckert signed orders reappointing current members to two boards and three councils. Read more: https://buff.ly/UFiGkiU #KSCourts

Time is running out to apply for fiscal year 2026 Access to Justice grants. ⌛ These grants are designed to support programs that make it easier for people—especially those with limited resources—to get help with civil legal issues in Kansas courts. Deadline to apply: May 30, 2025 🗓 Details about project priorities and requirements are in the application packet at https://buff.ly/H4fYtkg. 📄 More information about the grant, including answers to frequently asked questions, is at https://buff.ly/YM0c9bq 🔍 Apply now to help close the justice gap. #KSCourts

May is National Treatment Court Month, and it's worth noting Kansas' strategic expansion of specialty courts. With 33 operational programs reaching 34% of counties, both urban and rural, Kansas is demonstrating its commitment to addressing root causes of justice involvement. These courts not only foster individual recovery but also yield societal benefits. Our ongoing focus is expanding access, investing in professional development, and ensuring program fidelity and sustainability. #KSCourts #TreatmentCourtMonth

The KSCourts website is offline. We are working with our vendor to restore service. Kansas Courts efiling, public access portals, KS Protection Order Portal, and online marriage license are unaffected. #KSCourts

Today, the Supreme Court presented a Justice Award to Linda Elrod, Richard S. Righter Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita with Washburn University School of Law, for her significant contributions to the advancement of justice over the course of her career. Elrod’s 50-year career as a Washburn University law professor is well-documented. Her focus throughout those years was family law and protecting children. View more photos: https://buff.ly/zufout2 #KSCourts

The Court of Appeals livestream is not working this morning. Oral argument on the Topeka docket will not be on YouTube or recorded. We appreciate your understanding. #KSCourt

The Kansas Supreme Court will present a Justice Award to Linda Elrod, Richard S. Righter Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita with Washburn University School of Law, for her significant contributions to the advancement of justice over the course of her career. Read more: https://buff.ly/ShVfrP5 #KSCourts

Supreme Court Nominating Commission releases schedule, brief applicant biographies, and guidelines for interviews scheduled June 9 and 10. Commission is seeking to fill a vacancy that will occur when Justice Wilson resigns July 4. #KSCourts Read more: https://buff.ly/BAqSVIg

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission is meeting at 8 a.m. today to discuss interviewing applicants interested in filling an upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court. #KSCourts Livestream: https://buff.ly/UDSlFsB Learn more: https://buff.ly/4V8Kgg6