SB995

Provides that the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be appointed by the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, rather than elected

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB995 changes the appointment process for the City of St. Louis sheriff to be appointed by judges.

Missouri SB995 alters 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's appointment and removal, with the sheriff meeting the same qualifications as elected sheriffs. The bill also specifies that the sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall not enforce the general criminal laws of the state of Missouri unless such enforcement is incidental to the duties customarily performed by the sheriff.

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Calendar

Feb 2

2:00 AM

Local Government, Elections and Pensions Hearing

Jan 28

8:00 AM

Local Government, Elections and Pensions Hearing

History

Mar 9

Senate

Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Hearing Conducted S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

Jan 28

Senate

Hearing Cancelled S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee