Kansas justice warns of ‘all-out crisis’

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert warned lawmakers Wednesday of an ‘all-out crisis’ in access to legal services.

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January 16, 2025 - 2:03 PM

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert delivers her State of the Judiciary speech on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the House Chamber. House Speaker Dan Hawkins, left, and Senate President Ty Masterson listen to her speech. Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert told lawmakers Wednesday she was happy she wouldn’t be talking about how a disaster had upended court operations like she has in past years with the COVID-19 pandemic and a cybersecurity attack.

Instead, she talked about her “grim” vision of a future where the rule of law is is threatened by a lack of legal representation.

Luckert, who delivered her State of the Judiciary speech before a joint session of the Senate and House, said she is motivated to ensure the state has a trusted legal system for generations to…

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