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MO HB799
Bill
Status
7/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Roeber
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AI Summary
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Divides Missouri into 46 judicial circuits (increased from 45) by separating Taney County from Christian County to create the new 46th judicial circuit, effective January 1, 2017
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Authorizes circuit court marshals in circuits containing a Department of Corrections diagnostic and reception center along with a Department of Mental Health facility housing persons found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect
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Creates the "Jasper County Judicial Fund" with court surcharges of $10-$50 depending on case type to fund county juvenile centers and judicial facilities, expiring August 28, 2025
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Requires presiding judges to report municipal division information to the supreme court clerk by September 1, 2015, and mandates the supreme court develop conflict of interest rules for prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges in municipal divisions
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Extends the deadline for the state public defender to implement district office reorganization plans from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding judicial circuits
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
7/10/2015