Missouri Circuit Courts

The Missouri Constitution provides for the Circuit Courts in Article V, Judicial Department.

(a) The circuit courts shall have original jurisdiction over all cases and matters, civil and criminal.

(b) Procedures for the adjudication of small claims shall be as provided by law.Section 15: Judicial circuits – establishment and changes – general terms and divisions – judges—presiding judge – court personnel.1.

The circuits may be changed or abolished by law as public convenience and the administration of justice may require, but no judge shall be removed from office during his term by reason of alteration of the geographical boundaries of a circuit.

Personnel to aid in the business of the circuit court shall be selected as provided by law or in accordance with a governmental charter of a political subdivision of this state.