Section 4.8 The Courts

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

D. (§4.8) The Courts

The definition of public governmental body includes “judicial entities when operating in an administrative capacity. . . .” Section 610.010(4), RSMo 2016. Courts, otherwise, are not included when acting in a traditional judicial capacity. For further study on this issue see:

· Article I, § 14, of the Missouri Constitution;

· § 476.170, RSMo 2016;

· Supreme Court Operating Rule 2; and

· Jones v. Jackson

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