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Missouri circuit courts have cleared more than 100,000 marijuana charges from people’s criminal records so far — a mandate that was a big selling point for those who voted to pass the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in 2022.

Missouri circuit courts have cleared more than 100,000 marijuana charges from the criminal records of individuals according to the Missouri Independent. In order to address the burden of expungements mandated by law, state lawmakers set aside $4.5m to cover overtime expenses and temporary staff wages. The state county courts have had $4.2m in total funds from the Circuit Court Budget Committee, however, Betsy AuBuchon, a clerk of the Missouri Supreme Court, has requested an additional $3.7m for ...

“We are doing our best,” said Missouri Supreme Court Clerk Betsy AuBuchon

The courts have expunged over 100,000 cases since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2022.

Missouri will be one of three states to adopt a new bar exam in 2026.

Missouri will be one of three states to adopt a new bar exam in 2026.

As Missouri's judicial system hits a huge milestone with court records being available online, a top state lawmaker recommends people check to see if their private information has been posted.

With Missouri court records available online, a top state lawmaker recommends people check to see if their private information has been posted.

Twenty-three candidates filed paperwork to become Missouris newest Supreme Court judge.

The Greene County Circuit Court has expunged about 1,200 marijuana misdemeanors. The court estimates about 140,000 more cases need to be analyzed.