Allie Burris at a glance
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- District Court Judge
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Allie Burris
District Court Judge · Kansas 28th Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Salina, Kansas attorney appointed in September 2025 as a District Court Judge for the 28th Judicial District, sworn in on October 15, 2025, to fill the vacancy created by Judge Rene Young’s retirement
- Burris said she was “truly honored” to serve and that the district has “cultivated not only my personal development, but my professional one as well.” She emphasized that service to her community is what led her into the legal profession and will guide her as a judge
Education
Additional information
- On October 15, 2025, Burris was sworn in by Chief Judge Jared Johnson in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and colleagues.
- Governor Laura Kelly appointed Burris to the judgeship, citing her significant experience in criminal law and active community involvement.
- Before becoming a judge, Burris was an attorney at Blackwell & Struble and held the role of appointed defense counsel in drug court.
- She was selected from nominees chosen by the district nominating commission and is subject to a retention election every four years.
- She is also a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina and the Salina Child Care Association
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Electronic Device Coverage
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 requires media members to obtain written court permission before using an electronic device to photograph, record, transmit, or provide live coverage of a court proceeding.
A media member must get written permission from the court before using an electronic device to photograph, record, transmit, or provide live coverage of a court proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request Timing
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 directs media members to request permission at least one week before the proceeding, unless the court waives the timing requirement for good cause.
At least one week before a court proceeding, a media member must ask the court or media coordinator for permission to use an electronic device during the proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Judge Controlled Device Location
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 leaves the authorized device location to the judge, presiding judge, or appellate clerk depending on the court, and local orders control when they conflict with Rule 1001.
A judge will designate where a media member may use an electronic device during a district court proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Kansas 28th Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗