SB 1702·MO·senate
Increases the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Clay County
FailedFiled Feb 23, 2026
Sponsor: Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Latest Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill repeals the current statute that limits the Seventh Judicial Circuit to four judges and replaces it with a new provision allowing five judges beginning in fiscal year 2028. It affects the court system in Clay County by expanding the bench to handle more cases. The change is intended to improve judicial efficiency and reduce case backlogs.
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