Petition DENIED. (orders list)

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 9, 2009.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 28, 2008.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Karin J. Morton.

Brief of respondent Karin J. Morton in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 29, 2008)

Kansas, Petitioner, represented by Stephen R. McAllister

Karin J. Morton, Respondent, pro se