The attorney representing Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir in a misdemeanor case has requested a jury trial and has also asked that the prosecutor be recused from the case. The trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. on April 26 in Barton County District Court, although defense attorney Jess Heome from Wichita has also requested a continuance.Because of the potential for a conflict of interest, cases brought against a sheriff are often handed to outside agencies. In this case, Barton County District Judge Mike Keeley recused himself after approving the appointment of Chase County Attorney William R. Halvorsen as special prosecutor.