Gov. Laura Kelly’s office on Friday morning announced 19 applicants for a state appeals court seat that will come open with Judge Henry Green Jr.'s retirement on March 3.
Kelly has already appointed six members of the 14-member court - all women, including the first woman of color and the first Hispanic woman.
Kelly uses a screening committee made up of five lawyers and four nonlawyers to help choose a nominee. The process is open to the public.
The governor is not obligated under state law to use a nominating committee.
Her nominee would need to be confirmed . . .
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