TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Shawnee County District Court Judge Daniel L. Mitchell is retiring.
Topeka Capital-Journal reported that Mitchell had served in the court’s juvenile division since 1985. His retirement takes effect Aug. 31.
He says he was fortunate to spend his judicial career in juvenile court because it provided him the opportunity to assist children in “their time of need.”
Mitchell served on numerous committees and commissions, including one established in the 1980s to end revolving door placement of foster children.
Gov. Sam Brownback will pick Mitchell’s successor from the three names a nominating commission provides. The Kansas Supreme Court says the seven-member commission has set an Aug. 17 deadline for applicants.
