There are 544 Courts in Missouri, serving a population of 6,075,300 people in an area of 68,729 square miles. There is 1 Court per 11,167 people, and 1 Court per 126 square miles.
The state of Missouri is ranked 9th in Courts per capita, and 17th in Courts per square mile.
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Missouri Appellate Courts
Court Name: Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: St. Louis
Number of Judges: 14
Court Name: Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Poplar Bluff, Springfield
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Missouri Court of Appeals, Western
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Kansas City
Number of Judges: 11
Court Name: Missouri Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Jefferson City
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Circuit Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 346 |
| Missouri Municipal Court | Local Legislation | City or town | 282 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| DWI Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 21 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |