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The members of the Judicial Council of Kansas are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, pursuant to K.S.A. 20-2201, for a term of four years, with the exception of the Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees who serve on the Council as long as they chair the respective Judiciary Committees. ..................................Former Members

Justice Lawton R. Nuss; Salina, Kansas; (2009)
Appointed for a term ending June 30, 2011.

J. Nick Badgerow; Overland Park, Kansas; (1994)
Reappointed for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2013.

Judge Nancy L. Caplinger; Topeka, Kansas; (2010)
Appointed for a term ending June 30, 2013.

Judge Robert J. Fleming; Parson, Kansas; (2005)
Reappointed for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2011.

Gerald L. Goodell; Topeka, Kansas; (1994)
Reappointed for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2013.

Joseph W. Jeter; Hays, Kansas; (2000)
Reappointed for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2011.

Representative Lance Y. Kinzer; Olathe, Kansas; (2009)
Chair of House Judiciary Committee; Began January 12, 2009, and will remain on the Council as long as he is Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.

Senator Thomas C. "Tim" Owens; Overland Park, Kansas; (2009)
Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee; Began January 12, 2009, and will remain on the Council as long as he is Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Stephen E. Robison; Wichita, Kansas; (2002)
Reappointed for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2011.

Judge Jean F. Shepherd; Lawrence, Kansas; (2003)
Reappointed for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2013.