Public defender to fill judge pro tem vacancy in Douglas County District Court
Gary West, currently deputy public defender, has been selected as judge pro tem in Douglas County District Court.
Gary West, currently deputy public defender, has been selected as judge pro tem in Douglas County District Court.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A Douglas County judge has temporarily reinstated a Lawrence transgender woman and Army veteran’s license that was invalidated by an anti-transgender state law.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Gov. Laura Kelly has appointed current Judge Pro Tem Blake Glover as the next Douglas County District Court judge.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
A former Lawrence school district paraeducator was bound over for trial for charges related to allegedly grooming and inappropriately touching a minor and possessing images of child sexual abuse.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
A Douglas County judge ruled today that the only credible explanation of a Eudora infant’s death is natural disease, and Carrody Buchhorn, wrongfully convicted of murdering the boy, is innocent and entitled to $369K.
Kansas’ latest “bathroom bill” is sending a message to transgender people: You have overstayed your welcome. Some folks in Lawrence are on their way out.
Pivotal court cases challenging laws that have altered the lives of transgender Kansans are approaching turning points, as one moves to a higher court and two others face consolidation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
A commission has advanced three names for the governor to consider to fill a district judge vacancy in Douglas County, according to an announcement from the Kansas Judicial Branch.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Nine candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for a district judge vacancy in Douglas County.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County District Judge Carl Folsom was selected Thursday as one of three nominees the governor will consider to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court.
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