Judges; number; selection; compensation; expenses; assignment to the supreme court

20-3002. Judges; number; selection; compensation; expenses; assignment to the supreme court. (a) The court of appeals shall consist of 14 judges whose positions shall be numbered one to 14. (b) Judges of the court of appeals shall be appointed in the manner provided by K.S.A. 20-3020, and amendments thereto. Each judge of the court of appeals shall receive an annual salary in the amount prescribed by law. No judge of the court of appeals may receive additional compensation for official services performed by the judge. Each such judge shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of such judge's official duties in the same manner and to the same extent justices of the supreme court are reimbursed for such expenses. (c) The supreme court may assign a judge of the court of appeals to serve temporarily on the supreme court. (d) Any additional court of appeals judge position created by this section shall be considered a position created by the supreme court and not a civil appointment to a state office pursuant to K.S.A. 46-234, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1975, ch. 178, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 116, § 1; L. 1993, ch. 42, § 2; L. 2001, ch. 174, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 99, § 18; L. 2005, ch. 108, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 195, § 10; L. 2008, ch. 145, § 1; L. 2009, ch. 116, § 7; L. 2010, ch. 58, § 1; L. 2011, ch. 87, § 19; L. 2012, ch. 160, § 1; L. 2013, ch. 1, § 2; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: This and following sections mentioned in "The Kansas Court of Appeals: A Response to Judicial Need," Paul E. Wilson, 25 K.L.R. 1, 14, 15 (1976). "2001 Legislative Wrap Up," Paul T. Davis, 70 J.K.B.A. No. 7, 14 (2001). Attorney General's Opinions: Court of appeals; qualifications of judges. 86-7. Nominee need not be a full-time trial attorney and is not automatically disqualified to hold a position not requiring legal expertise. 87-121. Supreme court nominating commission; questions posed to applicants for appellate court positions; age, marital and family status, religious affiliation and mental health. 97-29. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026