Missouri SB1587 increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District.
Missouri SB1587 amends the state statutes to increase the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County within the 20th Judicial District. The bill repeals and replaces Section 478.630, RSMo, to establish two circuit judges for Franklin, Gasconade, and Osage counties, with one additional associate circuit judge specifically for Franklin County. This new judge will be appointed by the governor and serve until January 1, 2029, after which an election will be held in 2028. This additional judge will not be included in the formula for authorizing other associate circuit judges per county.
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