Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
September 1, 2020
Effective September 1, 2020
In re:
Repeal of subdivision (f) of subdivision 15.05, entitled "Continuing Legal Education Requirements," of Rule 15, entitled "Continuing Legal Education," and in lieu thereof adoption of new subdivision (f) of subdivision 15.05, entitled "Continuing Legal Education Requirements."
ORDER
1. It is ordered that effective September 1, 2020, subdivision (f) of subdivision 15.05 of Rule 15 be and the same is hereby repealed and a new subdivision (f) of subdivision 15.05 is adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:
15.05 CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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(f) Each judge of the family court division and each commissioner of the family court division shall complete at least six hours of continuing legal education courses relating to family court issues and law not later than six months after designation or appointment. The hours completed to fulfill this requirement may be used to fulfill the requirements of Rule 15.05(a).
Each year thereafter, such judges and commissioners shall complete at least six hours of continuing legal education courses relating to family court issues and law. The hours completed on an annual basis may be used to fulfill the requirements of Rule 15.05(a).
Completion of the requirements of this Rule 15.05(f) shall be reported to The Missouri Bar as specified by The Missouri Bar.
This Rule 15.05(f) shall apply to all reporting years beginning on or after September 1, 2020. This Rule 15.05(f) shall not apply to judges who are temporarily transferred or assigned to family court divisions; however, judges who have met the requirements of this Rule 15.05(f) shall be preferred for such transfers and assignments.
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2. It is ordered that notice of this order be published in the Journal of The Missouri Bar.
3. It is ordered that this order be published in the South Western Reporter.
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GEORGE W. DRAPER III
Chief Justice