December 2000 News Releases

12/20/2000 Rulon named chief judge of Court of Appeals TOPEKA—The Supreme Court today announced the appointment of Judge Gary W. Rulon as the next chief judge of the state Court of Appeals. Chief Justice Kay McFarland said the appointment is effective January 8th, upon the retirement of the current chief judge, J. Patrick Brazil.Judge Rulon, of Emporia, has been a member of the Court of Appeals ...