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MO SB81

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dixon

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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))

  • Repeals Section 478.430, which allowed visually impaired or physically handicapped St. Louis circuit judges to appoint janitor-messengers for courtroom maintenance duties

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/22/2015

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