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| Supreme Court of Missouri | |
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| Established | 1820 |
| Location | Jefferson City, Missouri |
| Composition method | Gubernatorial appointment with retention election |
| Authorised by | Missouri Constitution |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
| Judge term length | 12 years |
| Number of positions | 7 |
| Website | Official website |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Mary Rhodes Russell |
| Since | July 1, 2023 |
| Lead position ends | June 30, 2025 |
The Supreme Court of Missouri is the highest court in the state of Missouri. It was established in 1820 and is located at 207 West High Street in Jefferson City, Missouri. Missouri voters have approved changes in the state's constitution to give the Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction – the sole legal power to hear – over five types of cases on appeal. Pursuant to Article V, Section 3 of the Missouri Constitution, these cases involve:
- The validity of a United States statute or treaty.
- The validity of a Missouri statute or constitutional provision.
- The state's revenue laws.
- Challenges to a statewide elected official's right to hold office.
- Imposition of the death penalty.
Unless their case involves one of those five issues, people who want a trial court's decision reviewed must appeal to the Missouri Court of Appeals. Most of these cases involve routine legal questions and end there. The Court of Appeals is divided geographically into the Eastern District, Western District and Southern District.
Certain cases, however, can be transferred to the Supreme Court – at the Court's discretion – if it determines that a question of general interest or importance is involved, that the laws should be re-examined, or that the lower court's decision conflicts with an earlier appellate decision. This is similar to the process the United States Supreme Court uses in accepting cases. In addition, the Court of Appeals may transfer a case to the Supreme Court after an opinion is issued, either upon application of one of the parties or at the request of one of the judges on the appellate panel.
Additionally the Supreme Court hears all impeachments of elective officers - except for governor or a member of the supreme court, for them a special commission is provided.[1]
In addition to issuing legal decisions, the Supreme Court supervises the lower state courts with the assistance of the Office of State Courts Administrator ("OSCA").[2] OSCA oversees court programs, provides technical assistance, manages the budget of the state's judicial branch, and conducts educational programs. The Supreme Court also issues practice and procedure rules for Missouri court cases, including procedure and evidence rules. The Supreme Court licenses attorneys practicing in Missouri, and disciplines lawyers and judges for violating ethical rules.[3]
- ^ mo.gov: [https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=106.030&bid=5718&hl= Title VIII PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BONDS AND RECORDS - Chapter 106 Removal and Impeachment of Public Officers, 106.030 Power of impeachment — trial.], accessed 2024-07-20
- ^ "Office of State Courts Administrator". www.courts.mo.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ "Supreme Court of Missouri". www.courts.mo.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-16.