HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Andrew Jefferson "Jeff" Newsum was sworn in Monday morning by Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick as the new magistrate judge for the 27th Judicial District which comprises Reno County.
Newsum is taking the place of District Magistrate Judge Daniel Gilligan who is now serving as District Court Judge for Division III.
Newsum's appointment was announced by Governor Laura Kelly on January 30, 2023.
Newsum has been serving as Special Agent in charge of Professional Standards for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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