Bill > HB1426

This bill modifies the judicial structure of the eleventh judicial circuit in Missouri by adding a seventh circuit judge position. Specifically, the bill increases the number of circuit judges from six to seven, creating a new division numbered seventeen. The new circuit judge for division seventeen will be initially appointed by the governor and will serve until January 1, 2029, at which point the position will be filled through a regular election. This change expands the judicial capacity of the eleventh judicial circuit, which covers a specific geographical area in Missouri. The bill provides details about the appointment and election process for this new judicial position, ensuring a smooth transition and continued judicial coverage. By adding another circuit judge, the bill aims to help manage the judicial workload in the eleventh circuit and potentially reduce case backlogs or wait times in the court system.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1426&year=2025&code=R