September 29, 2020 - springfieldbar.com
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Hour by Hour Video Replay
Extended Compliance Period Ends Tomorrow
Tomorrow - September 30
The SMBA Hour by Hour is available in video rebroadcast format on the to help you meet your MCLE compliance.
Notices from Bench and Bar
Judicial Selection Program Available on Demand
In the next four years there will be a number of vacancies in the Southern District Court of Appeals and the 31st Circuit due to retirements. The SMBA recently hosted a panel of two recent members of judicial selection commissions, who shed light on the process. Learn what they have to say about applications, references and interviews and the Nonpartisan Court Plan in action.
Family Court Commissioner Applications Open
Applications open Thursday, October 1 for the vacancy created by the January 31, 2021 retirement of Commissioner Jeffrey Marquardt. More information at this link.
2020 Judicial Evaluations
The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee published their evaluation of 52 nonpartisan judges who are up for retention in the November general election. The six judges on the ballot in Greene County are the Hon. Patricia Breckenridge, the Hon. Gary Lynch, the Hon Becky Borthwick, the Hon David Jones, the Hon Ron Carrier, and the Hon Andy Hosmer. Find their evaluations at this link.  The reports for the other circuits are at this link.
COVID - 19 Updates
Taney County Returns to Phase Zero, Springfield Municipal remains in Phase One and other notices for the region and state are available on the SMBA COVID - 19 Webpage.
Estate of Dorothy Elizabeth Merritt
I am looking for a copy of my mother’s will - Dorothy Elizabeth Merritt Deceased 11/7/2017. If you prepared her will or can provide any information please contact Frank Merritt, e_merritt@me.com or 323.698.3600.