1. Beginning in fiscal year 2015, there shall be twenty circuit judges in the twenty-first judicial circuit. These judges shall sit in twenty divisions, and each of the judges shall separately try causes, exercise the powers and perform all the duties imposed upon circuit judges.

2. Beginning in fiscal year 2015, there shall be one additional associate circuit judge position in the twenty-first judicial circuit. This associate circuit judgeship shall not be included in the statutory formula for authorizing additional judgeships per county under section 478.320.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 478.437

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
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