Kara Reynolds at a glance
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- District Magistrate Judge
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Kara Reynolds
District Magistrate Judge · Kansas 4th Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Selected as a magistrate judge by the 4th Judicial District Nominating Commission on November 15, 2022, and her position covers Coffey County within the 4th Judicial District, which also includes Anderson, Franklin, and Osage counties
Education
Additional information
- As a magistrate judge, Reynolds presides over cases in Coffey County
- handling matters that may include civil, criminal, and family law issues at the district level.
- Her career reflects a combination of public service, legal knowledge, and community involvement, positioning her to effectively serve the residents of the 4th Judicial District.
- Selected from a pool of four finalists, reflecting a competitive appointment process.
- Prior to her judicial appointment, Reynolds held the role of the Executive Director of Coffey County Transportation, demonstrating her experience in public service and local government administration
- Magistrate judges in Kansas play a critical role in the administration of justice, including conducting hearings, issuing rulings, and managing court proceedings in their assigned counties
- Before joining the bench, Reynolds’ leadership at Coffey County Transportation highlights her organizational and administrative skills, which complement her judicial responsibilities.
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 4th 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 ↗