Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Jackson County, Missouri

Administrative Order 2020-221 Extension of the Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions per the CDC Order extended through January 31, 2021. https://www.16thcircuit.org//2020-221-extension-eviction-m

Congratulations to Family Court Commissioner Kea S. Bird-Riley of Division 41 who was appointed on December 23, 2020 by Governor Mike Parson as associate circuit judge of Division 27. Here is a link to the Governor’s news release. https://governor.mo.gov//governor-parson-appoints-kea-s-bi

Thank you to six local Masonic Lodges whose members are making the holiday season more festive for 65 area teens. The Masons brought their Christmas for Children in Care program to kids aged 13 to 20 who are in foster care through the Jackson County Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services. Members went on a big buying spree and purchased $75 in gifts for each child. These youth would not otherwise have received gifts, said Kathy Rodgers, Director... of the Office of the Guardian ad Litem. The gifts will be delivered to the children through their caseworkers. Family Court Administrative Judge Jalilah Otto said, The entire Family Court is extremely grateful for the generosity of the Masonic Lodges during these trying times. Spreading joy, and making some of the children's wishes come true is what the holiday season is all about. Thank you! The Masons’ effort was spearheaded by James Lowman who reached out to the Court through Jackson County Legislative Chair Theresa Galvin. Participating lodges included: Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge No. 446, Kansas City Masonic Lodge No. 220, Swope Park Masonic Lodge No. 617, Sheffield Masonic Lodge No. 625, Temple Gate Masonic Lodge No. 299, and East Gate Masonic Lodge No. 630. Ten individual donors also participated. Pamela Williams of the Children’s Division coordinated the effort to get the gifts to the children. Thanks to all!

News Release - Tiffany D. Gregg Appointed as Treatment Court Commissioner

In yesterday's election, Jackson County citizens voted to retain all judges who were on the retention ballot. Congratulations to those outstanding judicial officers. The citizens of Jackson County are well served by these dedicated, fair and unbiased judges.

16th Judicial Circuit Court Statement Regarding Judicial Retention Election

Request for Qualifications for Independent Contractor. Professional Confidential Intermediary Search Consultant

No jury trials will be conducted at the Kansas City Courthouse at 415 E 12th Street during the week of November 2, 2020. Jury service for jurors scheduled to serve at the downtown courthouse on Monday November 2, and Tuesday November 3, 2020 is cancelled. This is due to Court operations at the Kansas City Courthouse only moving back to Phase 1 per Administrative Order 2020-179. Jurors summoned to the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse in Independence are still scheduled to report on these dates.

Administrative Order 2020-179. Updated Court Operations Effective October 24, 2020. Kansas City Courthouse Back to Phase 1. This does not effect Court operations at the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse in Independence nor the Family Court at the Family Justice Center. https://www.16thcircuit.org//admin-order-2020-179-updated-

Note to Jurors Summoned to Report on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in INDEPENDENCE. The Circuit Court of Jackson County has long recognized the importance of assuring that citizens summoned to report for Jury Service are also able to vote on Election Day. It has consistently assured that citizens who were participating in the jury process, as either a prospective or actual juror on an election day, had the statutorily provided three hour block of time at either... the start or end of the day while the polls were open during which they could vote. Moreover, as provided by Missouri Statute, any prospective juror can request a six month postponement of their jury service for any reason unless they have received a postponement previously in the past six months. In addition, jurors who do report for service will have time to vote on Election Day before or after their service. Juror report times are currently 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Jurors can expect to be in the courthouse for approximately three to four hours as the jury selection process has been modified due to health concerns regarding COVID-19. So, if you have been summoned for Election Day, please consider your options and take the steps that work best for you to fulfill both of your civic obligations.

The 16th Judicial Circuit Court announces that it will have a Treatment Court Commissioner vacancy with the upcoming retirement of Commissioner David J. Fry of Division 50. For more information about the application process, here is a link to the Circuit Court’s home page. https://www.16thcircuit.org/notice-of-vacancy-treatment-cou

The 16th Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of associate circuit judge of Division 27. This position is created by the October 20, 2020, appointment by Missouri Governor Mike Parson of Judge Sarah A. Castle to the position of circuit judge of Division 1. Here is a link to the announcement and application. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=167933

Congratulations to Associate Circuit Judge Sarah A. Castle who was appointed today by Governor Mike Parson as Circuit Judge of Division 1. We knew congratulations would come at some point in time as the three nominees for this position selected by the nonpartisan 16th Circuit Judicial Commission included not only Associate Circuit Judge Sarah Castle, but Court colleagues Associate Circuit Judge Janette Rodecap and Probate Commissioner Jerri Zhang. The 16th Circuit Court is proud of the accomplishments and qualifications of its judges. Here is a link to the Governor’s news release announcing his appointment. https://governor.mo.gov//governor-parson-appoints-honorabl

Want to join a team of people who care about each other and care about the youth in our community? If you answered, yes, then please attend this weekend's JOB FAIR and learn more about working at the Jackson County Family Court.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Publication of Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19