Jeremy Larchick selected for magistrate judge vacancy in Riley County

TOPEKA—The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Jeremy Larchick to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Riley County.  
 
Larchick’s new position will be effective on his swearing-in. He currently is chief of claims and hospital administration for the Department of the Army, Fort Riley. He fills a vacancy created by Judge James Kepple’s November 28 retirement.

The 21st Judicial District is composed of Clay and Riley counties.

District magistrate judge appointment process  
 
To be considered for district magistrate judge, a nominee must be:  

• a resident of Riley 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 to become certified within 18 months.  

The nominating commission selects whom to appoint to fill magistrate judge positions.  

Term of office 
 
After serving one year in office, the new 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.  
 
Nominating commission  
 
The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; Kyle Bauer and Steven McMahan, Clay Center; William Bahr, Johanna Lyle, Jeremiah Platt, Derrick Roberson, and Kitra Schartz, Manhattan; and Steven Hargrave, Randolph.