MissouriMissouri’s seventh judicial circuit would have five judges starting fiscal year 2028
If passed into law, the proposal would require five circuit judges in Missouri’s seventh judicial circuit beginning in fiscal year 2028.
What it does
People using Missouri’s seventh judicial circuit would be served by a court with five circuit judges beginning in fiscal year 2028.
Argument forHaving five judges could help the court share its workload and give each judge more time to handle cases.
Argument againstRequiring five judges could limit the court’s flexibility to adjust the number of judge positions as its workload changes.
More detail
Missouri’s seventh judicial circuit would have five circuit judges. The requirement would cover circuit judge positions in Missouri’s seventh judicial circuit. The five-judge requirement would begin in fiscal year 2028.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Feb 27Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Feb 26Introduced and Read First Time (H)Introduced
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