Upholding Justice at the Highest Level
The Kansas Supreme Court is the highest court in the Kansas state court system and serves as the court of last resort for questions of Kansas law and the Kansas Constitution. Through its published opinions, the court sets binding precedent that guides lower courts statewide and supports consistent application of law across Kansas.
The court is composed of seven justices, including a chief justice. It reviews appeals and also has original authority in specific proceedings, while providing administrative leadership for the Kansas Judicial Branch to help ensure statewide court operations run fairly and efficiently.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
📍 Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612 1507
Phone: (785) 296-2256
Official Website:
🔗kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/Supreme-Court (Kansas Supreme Court official website)
Jurisdiction & Responsibilities
The Kansas Supreme Court has jurisdiction and responsibilities over
• Original jurisdiction in proceedings such as quo warranto, mandamus, and habeas corpus
• Appellate review of cases that come to the court through the Kansas appellate process
• General administrative authority over Kansas courts and statewide judicial operations
• Making and maintaining rules that guide court procedure and practice across Kansas courts
• Attorney admission, discipline, and oversight of the practice of law in Kansas
Location Coordinates
Kansas Supreme Court Building:
📌 Latitude: 39.0395° N
📌 Longitude: 95.6775° W
Hours of Operation
⏰ Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For court rules, opinions, and additional procedures, visit the Kansas Judicial Branch official website.For additional appellate court resources and related guides, visit Brownstone Law.
