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Justice Matters

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell


Among my varied duties as a judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, I frequently speak with groups – from elementary students to senior citizens – explaining how our courts function. It’s my favorite part of my job, and one I share with judges from throughout the state who participate in our civic education committee’s work to help connect Missourians with their courts!

A recent national survey found 81 percent of us understand the rule of law – our foundational principle that everyone must follow the law. I wish that percentage was 100, but it may be the remaining 19 percent haven’t thought about the rule of law since they were in school and don’t understand how it remains relevant in their lives. 

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  • Court closure: The Johnson County Justice Center is closed Tuesday, August 9 due to unsanitary conditions.
  • Applications are due August 18 for the Dueker associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County.
  • The governor on August 8 appointed Family Court Commissioner Margaret Donnelly to fill the Dolan circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County, on August 3 appointed Assistant Circuit Attorney Timothy Boyer to fill the Bryant associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis; on July 26 appointed Deputy Probate Commissioner Mark Styles Jr. to fill the Forsyth circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County; and on July 15 appointed Edward R. Ardini Jr. to fill the Ellis vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.
  • The 21st circuit commission on July 12 released the demographic, interviewee and meeting information for the Cohen circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County.
  • The Supreme Court of Missouri has appointed Jeremiah Morgan as its general counsel.
  • Public alert: Beginning June 8, the Supreme Court of Missouri elevator will be taken out of service for several months for repairs.
  • The Supreme Court of Missouri on May 11 announced the impending retirement of its clerk, Bill Thompson, after nearly four decades of service to the Court and the appointment of its director of government relations and deputy counsel, Betsy AuBuchon, as its next clerk.
  • The Missouri judiciary is piloting the Case.net "Track This Case" feature.