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District of Kansas
United States District Court for the District of Kansas
The United States District Court for the District of Kansas (in case citations, D. Kan.) is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the state of Kansas.
Jurisdiction
What federal district is Kansas?
The United States District Court for the District of Kansas (in case citations, D. Kan.) is the federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the state of Kansas.
Appeals from the District of Kansas are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to the Federal Circuit).
What circuit is the District of Kansas in?
Appeals from the District of Kansas are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to the Federal Circuit).
Organization
The court is based in Wichita, with additional locations in Kansas City and Topeka.
History
The District of Kansas was established on January 29, 1861, when Kansas was admitted to the Union.
Judges
The court has six authorized judgeships.
See also
- Court website
- List of current judges
Testimonials