Debra Wright at a glance
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Debra Wright
District Court Judge · Kansas 28th Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before this appointment, Wright was a magistrate judge in the 12th Judicial District of Kansas, serving in Mitchell County since her appointment on September 18, 2012, to fill the vacancy left by Judge Bonnie J. Wilson’s retirement.
- Debra J.G. Wright is a seasoned Kansas judge who recently transitioned from the 12th Judicial District to the 28th Judicial District, where she was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly in March 2026 to fill the vacancy created by Judge Paul Hickman’s retirement
- Wright now serves as a District Court Judge for the 28th Judicial District in Saline County, Kansas
- In her own words, Wright has expressed being “deeply honored” by Governor Kelly’s selection and committed to “administering justice with impartiality, fairness, and integrity”
Education
Additional information
- Appointed by the Governor from nominees selected by the district nominating commission, a process that also included Michelle Martin and Alexander Driskell.
- Wright is a member of the Kansas Magistrate Judges Association, Kansas Bar Association, Supreme Court of Kansas E‐Steering Committee, and the Child Welfare Task Force
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Electronic Device Coverage
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 requires media members to obtain written court permission before using an electronic device to photograph, record, transmit, or provide live coverage of a court proceeding.
A media member must get written permission from the court before using an electronic device to photograph, record, transmit, or provide live coverage of a court proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request Timing
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 directs media members to request permission at least one week before the proceeding, unless the court waives the timing requirement for good cause.
At least one week before a court proceeding, a media member must ask the court or media coordinator for permission to use an electronic device during the proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Judge Controlled Device Location
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 leaves the authorized device location to the judge, presiding judge, or appellate clerk depending on the court, and local orders control when they conflict with Rule 1001.
A judge will designate where a media member may use an electronic device during a district court proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Kansas 28th Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗