MO SB482

Repeals and re-enacts section 478.250, RSMo, regarding case filing procedures and case assignments in circuit courts in cities not within a county

Establishes a special "Armed Offender Docket" within circuit courts of cities not within a county for all cases involving violations of chapter 571 or section 569.020 (firearm-related offenses)

Requires the presiding judge to assign two circuit judges for a minimum two-year term to exclusively hear and decide all criminal actions where the lead charge involves firearm violations in the docket

Mandates the presiding judge coordinate and share information concerning the docket with the University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, municipal police, prosecutors, and probation/parole offices

Requires the circuit court to publish a public report within six months of each docket anniversary detailing operations and commentary from relevant agencies, and mandates the docket operate for a minimum of 60 months before discretionary continuation or discontinuation