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MO HB767

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Justus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Beginning January 1, 2017, the 38th judicial circuit will consist only of Christian County, removing Taney County from this circuit
  • A new 46th judicial circuit will be created beginning January 1, 2017, consisting solely of Taney County
  • Christian County (38th circuit) will have one circuit judge; the judge serving on December 31, 2013 will continue in this role for the remainder of their term
  • Taney County (46th circuit) will have one circuit judge to be elected in 2016
  • Repeals the existing structure of two circuit judges in the 38th circuit sitting in divisions one and two

Legislative Description

Requires that one circuit judge in the 38th judicial Circuit be a resident of and elected by Christian County and one circuit judge be a resident of and elected by Taney County

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

4/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Judiciary4/15/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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