James McCabria

Crime & Courts June 14, 2022 - 3:18 pm

Douglas County District Court plans to launch self-help center

Douglas County District Court is planning to launch a self-help center that will be a go-to point for basic logistical questions, help people involved in eviction cases and more.

Crime & Courts February 1, 2022 - 6:14 pm

Baldwin City police sergeant’s criminal record again ordered sealed

by Andrea Albright

A Douglas County judge on Monday reinstated an order to seal the record of a Baldwin City police sergeant after acknowledging that the Kansas statute used to set it aside did not apply.

Crime & Courts December 28, 2021 - 3:13 pm

Baldwin City police sergeant seeks expungement of criminal records in Douglas and Lyon counties

by Andrea Albright

A Douglas County judge is expected to decide this week whether to seal the arrest record of a Baldwin City police sergeant.

Crime & Courts November 8, 2021 - 11:29 am

No new judge in Carrody Buchhorn’s case, court rules

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County District Court has denied a motion for a change of judge after the defendant’s derogatory statements in private phone calls about the judge assigned to her murder case were publicized by prosecutors.

Crime & Courts October 19, 2021 - 2:06 pm

James McCabria reappointed as chief judge for Douglas County District Court

by Mackenzie Clark

The Kansas Supreme Court has renewed Judge James McCabria’s appointment as chief judge of Douglas County District Court — a role he took on just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, bringing unprecedented circumstances to courts everywhere.