(KNZA)--Judge James Patton has been reappointed as chief judge of the 22nd judical district.
Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss made the announcement Thursday.
The appointment is for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2017.
Patton has served as district judge in the 22nd judicial district since January 1995. He presides over cases in Doniphan, Brown, Nemaha, and Marshall counties.
"We are glad that Judge Patton agreed to serve another two years as chief judge, providing continuity in capable leadership in the 22nd judicial district," said Nuss.
"I appreciate the opportunity to serve the people of the 22nd judicial district during this time of transition to electronic filing in our courts," Patton said. "I look forward to working with the Kansas Supreme Court, our valuable and dedicated employees, and the county commissions to implement the new system and to continue to provide prompt, efficient, and fair service to the people of this district."
Patton is a native of Hiawatha and graduated from Hiawatha High School, Kansas State University, and Washburn University School of Law. He retired from the Kansas Army National Guard, where he served in the 2/130 FA BN and the Judge Advocate General Corps.
Each of Kansas' 31 judicial districts has a chief judge who, in addition to his or her judicial responsibilities, has general control over case assignments within the district, as well as general supervisory authority over the administrative and clerical functions of the court.
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