New District Judge Kolby Harper Sworn In

By Mark Keith, 08/1/22 2:18 PM

New District Judge for the 38th District Kolby Harper was sworn in Monday morning by Circuit Judge Joe Short.  Short was standing in for retiring District Judge Tony Yocom who was under the weather.

Judge Harper is from Gurdon and has served as an assistant prosecutor locally in the past.  She is currently based out of Saline County.  She will finish out the unexpired term of Judge Yocom who retired.  The term expires December 31st, 2024.  Judge Harper will not be eligible to run for the office at the end of the term.