Jayaram was previously selected by the Supreme Court Nominating Commission as one of three final candidates, according to KSN-TV.
The appointment is expected to bring a new justice to the court as Luckert’s retirement creates the vacancy.
Laura Kelly names K. Christopher Jayaram to fill Kansas Supreme Court seat
Governor Laura Kelly announced that K. Christopher Jayaram will be appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court to replace retired Chief Justice Marla Luckert. The announcement was made Monday, July 13.
