Douglas P. Jones at a glance
- Current role
- District Magistrate Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Kansas · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Douglas P. Jones
District Magistrate Judge · Kansas 5th Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- The District Magistrate Judge for the 5th Judicial District of Kansas, serving in both Chase County and Lyon County, and is up for re‐election in 2026
- Jenna Gibb (Clerk of the District Court)
- District Magistrate Judge under the Kansas Judicial System’s 5th Judicial District, which covers Chase County and Lyon County
- Collaborates with the Chief Judge, Jeffry J. Larson, in district‐wide judicial leadership
Education
Additional information
- Currently serving a term through December 31, 2026 and is a candidate for re‐election in the 2026 Kansas General Election under the “Retain Jones” option.
- He has also run for the same position in 2018 and 2022
- As a District Magistrate Judge, he presides over certain criminal and civil cases, manages court operations, and supports the Chief Judge in administrative duties
- Professional background: While specific case law and prior career details are available via professional directories such as, his public role is centered on judicial administration and case adjudication in the 5th Judicial District
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 5th 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 ↗