Paula D. Hofaker at a glance
- Current role
- Chief District Judge
- Court
- Kansas 17th Judicial District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kansas · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Paula D. Hofaker
Chief District Judge · Kansas 17th Judicial District Court
Available research
Courtroom rules and guidance
Media Electronic Device Coverage
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
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
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 ↗
Sources
Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/District-Courts/Districts/17th-judicial-DistrictKansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Judge research source · PDF · checked July 26, 2026
https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf