MO HB1171

Expands eligibility for first-classification counties to establish county municipal courts to include counties with more than 101,000 but fewer than 115,000 inhabitants, in addition to existing counties with 198,000-199,200 inhabitants.

Authorizes judges in counties with 101,000-115,000 inhabitants to be initially appointed by the county commission for four-year terms, then elected for subsequent four-year terms.

Removes "and one-half" language regarding juvenile court jurisdiction over children charged with traffic violations, changing the threshold from 15.5 years to 15 years of age.

Juvenile court retains concurrent jurisdiction with municipal court over children charged with curfew ordinance violations and concurrent jurisdiction with circuit court over tobacco possession violations.

Requires juvenile officers to verify home schooling status with parents before reporting violations of compulsory attendance laws, and directs reports to the prosecuting attorney in the child's county of legal residence.