“Our legal system is based on the principle that an independent, fair and competent judiciary will interpret and apply the laws that govern us. The role of the judiciary is central to American concepts of justice and the rule of law.” Preamble to the Missouri Rules of Conduct.








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Missouri's Judges

Their Role in the Justice System
 We see them in the news or portrayed by actors on TV, but what is the role of judges?




Who are Missouri's Judges?
 Each year, the Missouri Office of Secretary of State publishes its Blue Book. Included in the book are bios of all current state judges.




Standards
Judges are held accountable to the standards of professional behavior, known as the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Enforcing the standards of professional behavior