Municipal Judge

MUNICIPAL JUDGE

City of Salina, Kansas Municipal Court

Join the City of Salina, Kansas, as a Municipal Judge & make a meaningful impact on our vibrant community. This role is pivotal in ensuring justice & fairness, providing an excellent opportunity for those committed to upholding the law with integrity & dedication. By fostering a balanced work-life schedule, this position supports long-term career growth & personal well-being. As part of our close-knit community, this position enhances the legal system, benefiting residents & promoting trust.

Embrace this exciting career path that combines professional fulfillment with a supportive community environment.

• Prescribes & adopts rules of practice & procedure not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Kansas; schedules the dockets for the trial & disposition of matters before the court at fixed day or evening times; conducts courtroom proceedings of persons charged with violating municipal ordinances.
• Arraigns accused persons, advises persons of charges pending against them, possible penalties thereof, & their constitutional rights; appoints counsel to represent defendants; hears & determines violations & assesses penalties; if guilty, commits persons to jail, assesses fines & determines diversion/ probation/ parole status; sets bonds, hears motions & writes legal opinions.
• Reviews case files of all persons who did not appear in court; determines whether warrants will be issued & for how much; signs warrants, reviews requests for dismissals from prosecutors; reviews request for continuances & acts on same; enters appropriate enforcement orders; possesses information restricted to specific persons.
• Serves as administrative hearing officer for cases referred from the Human Relations division; develops policies & procedures for maintaining court records in the Court’s case management system.
• Directs & approves the development of the department’s annual operating budget; directs & approves the maintenance of the department’s equipment & physical facility; coordinates & manages contractual services including indigent defense services & security services for the facility; coordinates with county staff regarding policies & procedures for jail & transport services for inmates & court appearances for defendants in custody.
• Supervises a small staff.

• Juris doctor degree from accredited law school.

• An attorney regularly admitted to the practice of law in the state of Kansas.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the active practice of criminal law as a lawyer, judge of a court of record or any court in the state, or as a full-time teacher of law in any accredited law school or any combination with emphasis on trial experience.
• Familiarity with electronic case filing & tracking preferred.

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must live within 40-minute drive time.

• Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• $91,/yr.

• 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

• Until filled with first application review the week of February 2, 2026.

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Contact Information

City of Salina
Human Resources Department