Bill > HB1935

This bill repeals a specific provision in Missouri state law regarding county municipal court sessions, specifically removing language that previously mandated or allowed evening court sessions outside the county seat. The bill modifies section 66.010 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which governs county municipal courts. The key changes include removing the requirement or option for evening court sessions in counties with specific population ranges, and renumbering subsequent subsections to maintain the bill's structural integrity. The bill retains other important provisions about county municipal courts, such as requirements that judges be licensed attorneys and residents of the county, provisions for plea entry and fine payment methods, and guidelines for court costs and jury trials. The modification appears to provide more flexibility to counties in structuring their municipal court operations by eliminating the specific language about evening and off-site court sessions. The bill maintains the overall framework for establishing and operating county municipal courts, focusing on procedural and administrative aspects of these judicial entities.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1935&year=2026&code=R