Mo Courts

What is the lowest court in the Missouri state court system?

• Missouri Appeals Court

• Missouri Supreme Court

• Federal District Court

• Missouri Circuit Courts

How can a case from the Missouri Supreme Court be appealed?

• To the Missouri Appeals Court

• Cannot be appealed

• Directly to the U.S. Supreme Court

• Back to the Missouri Circuit Courts

What type of cases do municipal courts in Missouri hear?

• Violations of city ordinances

• Appeals from the Circuit Courts

• Violations of state laws

• Federal law violations

How many state circuit courts are there in Missouri?

• 46

• 7

• 30

• 642

Which county has two different court locations within one county?

• Cole County

• Jackson County

• St. Louis County

• Jefferson County

How many judges are on the Missouri Supreme Court?

• 12

• 5

• 7

• 9

What is the term length for a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• Life

What is the mandatory retirement age for judges in Missouri?

• 75

• No mandatory retirement age

• 70

• 65

What is the Missouri Plan?

• A system for electing state judges in Missouri

• A system for appointing federal judges

• A healthcare plan for Missouri residents

• A retirement plan for Missouri state employees

Which of the following is NOT a jurisdictional case the Missouri Supreme Court can hear?

• Death penalty situations

• Federal criminal cases

• State Revenue laws

• Validity of a U.S. statute or treaty