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MO SB81
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes one additional circuit judge position in judicial circuits with populations of 100,000 or more when annual judicial performance reports indicate the need for four or more full-time judicial positions for three consecutive calendar years, subject to appropriations
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Requires elections for newly authorized circuit judges to follow Chapter 115 election procedures, except in circuits using the Missouri Constitution's merit selection process (Article V, sections 25(a) to 25(g))
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Repeals Section 478.430, which allowed visually impaired or physically handicapped St. Louis circuit judges to appoint janitor-messengers for courtroom maintenance duties
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Repeals Section 478.433, which established salary provisions of at least $2,200 annually for janitor-messengers appointed under Section 478.430, paid by the City of St. Louis treasurer
Legislative Description
Authorizes additional circuit judges for certain circuits when indicated by annual judicial performance report and provides that Division Twelve of the 16th Judicial Circuit shall sit in the City of Independence
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (0296S.02C)
3/17/2015