TOPEKA—The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene by telephone conference at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss the nomination process to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Dickinson County.
The vacancy was created when Judge Keith Collett was sworn in as district judge Oct. 29.
The 8th Judicial District is composed of Dickinson, Geary, Marion, and Morris counties.
Public Access
The meeting is open to the public. To listen:
●call 1-877-400-9499; and
●enter conference code 2199381974.
Accommodation
Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to access the nominating commission meeting should notify the judicial branch ADA coordinator as early as possible:
ADA Coordinator
[email protected]
785-296-2256
TTY at 711
Eligibility requirements
Kansas law requires this district magistrate judge be:
●a resident of Dickinson County at the time of taking office and while holding office;
●a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; and
●either a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.
Term of office
After serving one year in office, a new judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.
Nominating Commission
The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; Kevin Harris and Douglas Thompson, Abilene; Ashley Iverson, Council Grove; Darrell Miller, Dwight; Keith Henry, Junction City; Daryl Enos and Edwin Wheeler Jr., Marion; and Eric Coffman, Milford.