SB1702

Increases the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Clay County

Introduced·2/23/26
Introduced Text

Increases the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit of Clay County, Missouri, from four to five starting in fiscal year 2028.

Missouri SB1702 repeals and replaces Section 478.385 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, increasing the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes Clay County, from four to five. This change will take effect starting in fiscal year 2028. The bill aims to enhance judicial capacity and efficiency in the specified circuit.

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Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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History

May 7

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Feb 23

Senate

S First Read