TOPEKA—The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Zelda Schlotterbeck to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Woodson County.
Schlotterbeck's new position will be effective upon her swearing-in. She currently serves as Woodson County Attorney.
The 31st Judicial District is composed of Allen, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties.
To be considered for district magistrate judge, a nominee must be a resident of Woodson County at the time of taking office and while holding office; a graduate of a high school, secondary school, or the equivalent; and either a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination to become certified within 18 months. The nominating commission selects whom to appoint to fill district magistrate judge positions.
After serving one year in office, the new district magistrate 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.
The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice Evelyn Wilson as the nonvoting chair; David Clark and Mark Lair from Chanute; Nancy Burns and John Chenoweth from Fredonia; Douglas Depew from Neodesha; Craig Mentzer from Neosho Falls; Shelia Lampe from Piqua; and Donald Greg Taylor from Stark.