Missouri State Marshal

As provided by Missouri State Statute 476.062, the Missouri State Marshals and Deputy Marshals are charged with the safety and security of State Courts, Judges, and staff and function as the law enforcement arm of the Missouri Judiciary.[1] In addition to Supreme Court Marshals, Marshals are assigned to districts divided into Eastern and Western Missouri based out of St. Louis and Kansas City respectively.[2] Marshals and Deputy Marshals are fully sworn and commissioned peace officers with statewide jurisdiction and are tasked with not only providing Courthouse security and the Supreme and Appellate Courts, but also for investigating threats against Judges and Court employees. Additionally, they can work with Judges and staff to do residential inspections, provide security to Judges away from the courthouse, protect visiting dignitaries, assist with information and cyber-security, as well as many other duties as assigned.

State Marshal of Missouri
Missouri State Marshal Badge
TypeState Marshal

Missouri State Marshals are also charged with the task of protecting Communities and its peoples from fraud and wrongdoings by, of, and thru the Court systems and its personnel thereof. By and thru Marshals Constitutional Oath they are also tasked with ensuring people's Constitutional, Human, Natural, and Civil Rights are never violated.[3]

Issued Equipment and District Map

Marshals are armed with either the Glock 19 in 9mm Parabellum or Glock 23 in .40 S&W and must qualify several times per year. In addition, Marshals may carry mace, tasers, and batons as needed.

Map showing Eastern, Western, & Southern Districts

See also

References
  1. "Supreme Court Security". Missouri Courts. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. "U.S. Marshals Service, Missouri". Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  3. "Missouri Revisor of Statutes - Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo, Missouri Law, MO Law". revisor.mo.gov.
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