Mo. Rev. Stat. § 541.020
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Except as otherwise provided by law, the circuit courts shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all cases of felony, misdemeanor and infractions. Except as otherwise provided by law, circuit judges may hear and determine originally all cases of felony, misdemeanor and infractions and may hear and determine upon a trial de novo cases of misdemeanor and infractions.
§ 541.020, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 3891, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634
Effective 1/2/1979