SB767 - Missouri: SB767 - Modifies provisions relating to the public defender system and the number of judges in various circuits

HCS/SCS/SB 767 - This act modifies various provisions relating to the public defender system and the number of judges in various circuits.SECTION 478.387 After August 28, 2008, the number of circuit judges in the twenty-second judicial circuit shall be reduced by six circuit judges. Such reductions shall be the first six vacancies or the first six completions of the current terms of circuit judges occurring on or after such date.SECTION 478.437 Beginning October 1, 2008, there shall be two additional associate circuit judges in the twenty-first judicial circuit. The additional associate circuit judge shall sit in the city of Independence.SECTION 478.463 Beginning October 1, 2008, there shall be one additional associate circuit judge in the sixteenth judicial circuit.SECTION 478.513 Beginning October 1, 2008, there shall be two additional circuit judges in the thirty-first judicial circuit. Such judges shall be appointed by the governor to serve until the elected [...]

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