11-04-2025
Kansas Supreme Court names new chief judge for 11th District
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has named a new chief judge of its 11th Judicial District.
According to the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration, Kurtis Loy, a judge in the 11th Judicial District since 2013, has been appointed to serve in the position of chief judge from April 7 through December 31. Loy fills the unexpired term of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming, who has been appointed to the Kansas Court of Appeals. The counties of Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette are within the 11th Judicial District of Kansas.
The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration states that Each of Kansas' 31 judicial districts has a chief judge who, in addition to their judicial responsibilities, has control over the case assignments within the district, as general supervisory authority over the administrative and clerical functions of the court.
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'I am honored to be selected by Chief Justice Luckert to serve as chief judge. I look forward to assuming the responsibility of the position,' said Loy.
Loy has his bachelor's degree in accounting from Pittsburg State University and his law degree from Washburn University School of Law. He was previously in private practice before becoming a judge.
Loy is a member of the Kansas District Judges Association, Kansas Bar Association, and the Kansas Bar Foundation.
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