What is the Supreme Court of Missouri?
Q: What is the Supreme Court of Missouri?
A: The Supreme Court of Missouri is the state supreme court and the highest court in the state of Missouri. It was established in 1820 and is located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Q: What types of cases does the Supreme Court have sole legal power to hear on appeal?
A: Per Article V, Section 3 of the Constitution of Missouri, these cases involve: The validity of a United States statute or treaty, The validity of a Missouri statute or constitutional provision, The state's revenue laws, Challenges to a statewide elected official's right to hold office, and Anytime the death penalty is imposed.
Q: Where do people who want a trial court's decision reviewed go if their case does not involve one of those five issues?
A: People who want a trial court's decision reviewed must appeal to the Missouri Court of Appeals if their case does not involve one of those five issues.
Q: How many districts make up the Court Of Appeals?
A: The Court Of Appeals is divided geographically into three districts - Eastern District, Western District and Southern District.
Q: When can cases be transferred from the Court Of Appeals to the Supreme Court?
A: Cases may be transferred from the Court Of Appeals to the Supreme Court at its own discretion for cases that are considered general interest or importance or when there is conflict with an earlier appellate decision. Additionally, cases may also be transferred after an opinion has been issued either upon request by one party involved or at request by one judge on appellate court.
Q: What type of questions are typically heard by lower courts?
A: Most lower courts hear routine legal questions.
