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We try to keep our clients and those folks that follow our page up to date on the Covid-19 Order status of each of the five counties in the 26th Judicial Circuit. This is what we received from the Court on the coming week: Good Morning and Happy New Year. Listed below are the phases for January 4-8, 2021. Camden, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan are in PHASE 2 Laclede is in PHASE 1

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We received notice that the Court covid-19 phases until the end of this year are as follows in the 26th Judicial Circuit: "Per Judge Richardson, all counties will remain in their current phase until the end of the year. Camden and Moniteau PHASE 2... Miller and Morgan PHASE 1 Laclede PHASE 0" See more

We were just notified that Laclede County Court was moved from Phase 1 down to Phase 0 under the Supreme Court's pandemic Orders, effective immediately (December 15, 2020) by Order of the presiding Circuit Judge. That is not good to say the least! Phase Zero... Most in-person proceedings suspended Access to courthouse greatly limited

A New Rule takes effect in March speeding up the Court hearing preliminary hearings on felony charges. Supreme Court of Missouri en banc September 1, 2020... Effective March 1, 2021 In re: Repeal of subdivision (a) of subdivision 22.09, entitled "Felonies Preliminary Hearing," of Rule 22, entitled "Procedure Applicable to Felonies Only," and in lieu thereof adoption of a new subdivision (a) of subdivision 22.09, entitled "Felonies Preliminary Hearing." ORDER 1. It is ordered that effective March 1, 2021, subdivision (a) of subdivision 22.09 of Rule 22 be and the same is hereby repealed and a new subdivision (a) of subdivision 22.09 is adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows: 22.09 FELONIES PRELIMINARY HEARING (a) Preliminary Hearing. After the filing of a felony complaint, a preliminary hearing shall be held within a reasonable time, but no later than 30 days following the defendants initial appearance if the defendant is in custody and no later than 60 days if the defendant is not in custody. For good cause, the court may extend the time limits one or more times. Upon each showing of good cause, the court may extend the time for holding a preliminary examination for up to 30 days each time if the defendant is in custody, and up to 60 days each time if the defendant is not in custody. When the court considers whether to extend the time for holding a preliminary hearing under this Rule, the defendant may request and the court may review the defendants detention or conditions of release pursuant to Rule 33.05. At the preliminary hearing the defendant shall not be called upon to plead. If the defendant waives preliminary hearing, the court shall order the defendant to appear to answer to the charge. * * * 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. Day to Day ________________________________ GEORGE W. DRAPER III Chief Justice

We received notice that all counties in th 26th Judicial Circuit (Laclede, Camden, Morgan, Miller & Moniteau) will continue at Phase 1 under the Supreme Courts COVID-19 Order for the coming week in court. This limits activities in court.

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Not good news on our court status under the Missouri Supreme Court's Orders over the pandemic. We were advised today that we will continue at our Phase 1 level through at least next week in Laclede County. That will once again impact what matters can be taken up at the courthouse, severely limiting cases. We will continue to do our best to keep followers of our page updated on the latest news on the Court.

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There has been a change in the County phases effective October 12, 2020. They are now as follows: CAMDEN 1 LACLEDE 1... **MONITEAU ** 1 MILLER 2 MORGAN 2 The above are the present Covid-19 phases per Missouri Supreme Court Orders for the counties in the 26th Judicial Circuit. Phase 1 is "very" restrictive on types of court proceedings in the county courthouse.

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We received notice this morning that Laclede County is still at Phase 1 under the Missouri Supreme Courts orders. Not gaining ground to a 2 or losing ground to 0. Status quo from past two weeks. Phase 1 does continue to limit court service and access unfortunately at our Courthouse.

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CAMDEN 1 LACLEDE 1 MILLER 2 MONITEAU 2 MORGAN 2... These are the Covid-19 Phases under the Missouri Supreme Court Orders for the counties in the 26th Judicial Circuit for the week of 9-28-20 to 10-02-20. These phases affect what matters can be addressed in court. Hoping for 2's and 3's in all our counties next week so things can begin to get back to normal for the folks we help on legal maters.

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