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(KNZA)--A district magistrate judge vacancy has been filled in Jefferson County.
According to a release from the Kansas Courts, the 2nd Judicial District Nominating Commission selected Brian Yearout to fill the vacancy from among ten nominees interviewed Wednesday for the position.
Yearout- new position will be effective on his swearing-in. He currently serves as the deputy county attorney for Pottawatomie County.
The 2nd Judicial District is composed of Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee counties.
The vacancy will be created when District Magistrate Judge Dennis Reiling retires at the end of his term.
After serving one year in office, Yearout must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, he will serve a four-year term.
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