TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that she has appointed Natalie K. Morlock of Dodge City, to a judgeship position in the 25th Judicial District. The position was created through the retirement of Judge Christopher Sanders.
The 25th Judicial District nominating commission will convene at 9 a.m.
TOPEKA - The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district judge vacancy in Finney County that will be created when District Judge Christopher Sanders retires on January 4, 2025.The 25th Judicial District is composed of Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, and Wichita counties.Justice Dan Biles, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 25th Judicial District, said individuals can apply or be nominated, but nominations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee’s signature.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSTo be considered for a district judge, a nominee must be:• at least 30 years old;• a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas and engaged in the practice of law for at least five years, whether as a lawyer, judge, or full-time teacher at an accredited law school; and• a resident of the judicial district at the time of taking office and while holding office.The nominating commission selects three to five people whose names are submitted to the governor to fill the position according to statutory qualification and residency requirements.The governor has 60 days after receiving the names to decide whom to appoint.