The speaker of the Missouri House vowed Wednesday to make “much-needed medical malpractice reform” a key part of his legislative agenda.

Tagged with: Missouri General Assembly Tim Jones Tom Dempsey

Missouri’s Nonpartisan Court Plan may be back in the legislative crosshairs amid growing criticism of last week’s release of judicially drawn state political districts.

Tagged with: Nonpartisan Court Plan Tim Jones Tom Dempsey

In a friendly debate over the constitutionality of an upcoming bill, Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, left, and Rep. Tim Jones, R-Eureka, both lawyers, don't let their disagreement get acrimonious as the last day of the legislative session runs its course Friday in Jefferson City. Photo by Karen Elshout

Tagged with: Chris Kelly Missouri Legislature Tim Jones

The Missouri House sent legislation to the governor providing the Missouri Public Defender Commission with more ability to control its caseload. Sen. Jack Goodman’s bill would allow the state’s Public Defender Commission to implement a maximum caseload standard. Goodman, R-Mt. ...

Tagged with: Jack Goodman Missouri Public Defender Commission public defender Tim Jones Western District Court of Appeals

Two bills offering significant changes to Missouri family law have been sent to the governor for his signature. Both bills were crafted by state Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis, who worked closely with prosecutors and state agencies to ensure unanimous ...

Tagged with: DNA fathering court Jeff Smith Tim Jones

Legislation barring public entities from paying punitive damages is sparking conflict between individuals who don’t want taxpayer dollars paid out in lawsuits and others who wish to keep governmental bodies accountable for wrongdoing. The bill, which is sponsored by Rep. ...

Tagged with: David Moen Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District Missouri Human Rights Commission public entities punitive or exemplary damages Tim Jones University of Missouri-St. Louis

State Rep. Bryan Stevenson might have removed the biggest obstacle in the way of legislation meant to relieve the caseload crunch for the state's public defender system: himself. Stevenson, a Webb City Republican who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, made the somewhat unusual move of asking for Sen. Jack Goodman's legislation to be sent away from his committee. The legislation was re-directed to the House General Laws Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Tim Jones, R-Eureka (pictured left).

Tagged with: Bryan Stevenson Cathy Kelly House Judiciary Committee Jack Goodman Ron Richard Tim Jones