HB3224

Missouri HB3224 changes the appointment process for the City of St. Louis sheriff to be appointed by circuit judges.

Missouri HB3224 modifies the appointment process for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis, requiring the sheriff to be appointed by a majority of the circuit judges and associate circuit judges of the twenty-second judicial circuit. This change applies to the sheriff holding office on August 28, 2026, who will continue to serve for the remainder of their term. The sheriff must meet the same qualifications and requirements as elected sheriffs. The bill also repeals and replaces sections 57.450 and 57.452 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to reflect this new appointment process.