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CITY OF SALINA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: Municipal Judge GR: E81 FLSA: Exempt DATE: 01/08/2026

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court DIVISION: N/A

REPORTS TO: City Manager APPROVED: JOB CODE: 2005

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of complex administrative, technical and professional work

performing as the presiding judge for the Salina Municipal Court in accordance with applicable local, state or

federal law. Work is difficult and requires significant interpretative judgement in variation from established

procedures and standards.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

o Prescribes and adopts rules of practice and procedure not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Kansas;

schedules the dockets for the trial and disposition of matters before the court at fixed day or evening times;

conducts courtroom proceedings of persons charged with violating municipal ordinances.

o Arraigns accused persons, advises persons of charges pending against them, possible penalties thereof,

and their constitutional rights; appoints counsel to represent defendants; hears and determines violations

and assesses penalties; if guilty, commits persons to jail, assesses fines and determines diversion/ probation/

parole status; sets bonds, hears motions and writes legal opinions.

o Reviews case files of all persons who did not appear in court; determines whether warrants will be issued

and for how much; signs warrants, reviews requests for dismissals from prosecutors; reviews request for

continuances and acts on same; enters appropriate enforcement orders; possesses information restricted to

specific persons.

o Serves as administrative hearing officer for cases referred from the Human Relations division; develops

policies and procedures for maintaining court records in the Courts case management system.

o Directs and approves the development of the departments annual operating budget; directs and approves

the maintenance of the departments equipment and physical facility; coordinates and manages contractual

services including indigent defense services and security services for the facility; coordinates with county

staff regarding policies and procedures for jail and transport services for inmates and court appearances for

defendants in custody.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

o Supervises a small staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

o Must be a citizen of the United States.

o Juris doctor degree from accredited law school.

o An attorney regularly admitted to the practice of law in the state of Kansas.

o 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.

o Familiarity with electronic case filing and tracking preferred.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

This position has a 40-minute response time by way of the most direct route and within the posted speed limits;

or must live within the city limits of Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, McPherson, Solomon, Abilene, or

Carneiro.

CLASS TITLE: Municipal Judge DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court PAGE: 2

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strictly adhere to all Municipal Court rules of practice and procedure as established. (Daily)

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Maintain and exhibit discretion at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)

Write letters and prepare documents of technical nature in a clear, logical and concise manner. (Daily)

Possess and exercise effective negotiation skills. (Daily)

Remain up to date on legislative changes and case law related to Municipal Court prosecution. (Daily)

Maintain a working knowledge of social services available for victims and defendants in the community. (Daily)

Maintain and apply knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of legal administration. (Daily)

Effectively communicate orally and in writing. (Daily)

Exercise sound judgement in decisions and interpretations. (Daily)

Work closely with the court administration to ensure effective and efficient operation of the court. (Daily)

Prepare sound and accurate budget recommendations and maintain expenditures within budget. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occas

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