Kansas Court of Appeals announces August 8 swearing-in ceremony for Sarah Warner

TOPEKA—The Kansas Court of Appeals announced today that Sarah Warner will be sworn in as that court’s 14th judge in a 2 p.m. ceremony Thursday, August 8, in the Supreme Court courtroom of the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka.

The swearing-in ceremony will take place before an invited audience. The public can access a live webcast of the ceremony by following the Watch Supreme Court Live! link in the right-hand column of the Kansas judicial branch website at www.kscourts.org.

"We are eager to welcome Sarah Warner as the newest judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals, and we look forward to working with her in the years to come," said Karen Arnold-Burger, chief judge, who will preside over the swearing-in ceremony.

Warner was appointed to the Court of Appeals on May 14 by Governor Laura Kelly. The appointment was confirmed May 29 by the Kansas Senate.

"I'm thrilled for the opportunity to serve on the Kansas Court of Appeals," Warner said. "It's something I have wanted to do my entire professional life, and I look forward to joining my colleagues on the court."

Warner replaces Patrick McAnany, who retired January 14 after 15 years as a Court of Appeals judge.