Supreme Court of Missouri

Supreme Court of Missouri The Supreme Court of Missouri has been the state's highest court since 1820, when Missouri's first constitution was adopted.

The Supreme Court's role is to ensure a stable and predictable system of justice … [read more: www.courts.mo.gov]

The Supreme Court of Missouri releases opinions on designated hand down dates throughout the year - the moment when deci...
06/23/2026

The Supreme Court of Missouri releases opinions on designated hand down dates throughout the year - the moment when decisions become available in the cases the Court has reviewed.

The time between oral arguments and opinion release reflects careful deliberation. Judges review briefs, research precedent, draft opinions, and refine their legal reasoning, supported by law clerks, court staff, and research attorneys who help ensure every decision is thorough and well-reasoned.

Precedent demands meticulous work, and Missouri's Supreme Court team is dedicated to supporting and upholding the constitution of Missouri and the United States of America.

View the hand down schedule and decisions at https://bit.ly/3WMgqz3.

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Civics can feel more real when students connect the lesson to Missouri.The Judicial Discovery Center offers information ...
06/23/2026

Civics can feel more real when students connect the lesson to Missouri.

The Judicial Discovery Center offers information to help students, teachers and the public better understand Missouri courts and judges.

It is a helpful starting point for lessons on court structure, the rule of law and the role of the judiciary.

Schedule your Supreme Court of Missouri tour today: https://bit.ly/4k21ZAY

What is oral argument?Oral argument is a scheduled time when attorneys present their reasoning and answer judges’ questi...
06/19/2026

What is oral argument?

Oral argument is a scheduled time when attorneys present their reasoning and answer judges’ questions about the legal issues in a case.

It is not witness testimony.

It is a focused conversation about the law, the record and the questions the Court is reviewing.

📍Watch the Supreme Court of Missouri Oral Arguments LIVE: https://bit.ly/4b24sqY

Did you know: Judges do not represent either side in a case.Their role is to listen, review the facts, apply the law and...
06/18/2026

Did you know: Judges do not represent either side in a case.

Their role is to listen, review the facts, apply the law and make decisions based on the rules that govern the case.

That is one reason impartiality is so important to the court process.

Schedule your tour of the Supreme Court of Missouri Judicial Discovery Center today: https://bit.ly/4k21ZAY

What does the Supreme Court of Missouri do?The Supreme Court of Missouri is the state’s highest court.The Court reviews ...
06/16/2026

What does the Supreme Court of Missouri do?

The Supreme Court of Missouri is the state’s highest court.

The Court reviews legal questions, issues written opinions and helps oversee the administration of Missouri’s courts.

Its work is guided by the law and the cases before it.

Schedule your group tour today and learn more about Missouri's highest court: https://bit.ly/4k21ZAY

Missouri Court's Civic Education is active in communities all across our state.Students learn about courts from real jud...
06/15/2026

Missouri Court's Civic Education is active in communities all across our state.

Students learn about courts from real judges from our Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, and Circuit Courts.

Students learn by asking questions, testing arguments and seeing how rules create structure.

📍Your Missouri Courts bring civics off the page and into practice. Learn more or schedule a visit from a judge today: DiscoverMOCourts.org

📸: Supreme Court of Missouri Judge Mary Russell, Former Chief Justice 2013-2015; 2023-2025, visiting a Missouri classroom.

Moot Court teaches students to present their own case while tracking the facts, rules and arguments on both sides.Fair d...
06/12/2026

Moot Court teaches students to present their own case while tracking the facts, rules and arguments on both sides.

Fair decisions are based on the law, and Moot Court helps students learn how to present their case effectively in often complex situations.

A strong courtroom presentation starts with preparation.Reading the facts.Understanding the rules.Organizing the argumen...
06/11/2026

A strong courtroom presentation starts with preparation.

Reading the facts.
Understanding the rules.
Organizing the argument.
Staying calm when a question changes the path.

Mock trial helps students build confidence and represent Missourians well.

Moot Court helps students practice skills they will need in court.They learn how to build an argument.How to listen care...
06/10/2026

Moot Court helps students practice skills they will need in court.

They learn how to build an argument.
How to listen carefully.
How to respond under pressure.
How to consider more than one side of an issue.

The Supreme Court of Missouri hosts mock trial to help Missouri law students learn these skills and prepare for their law career.

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