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Attorney access – violation and consequences

Sunday, September 14, 2025  

Revocation of security bypass privilege

Presiding Judge Jerry Harmison has notified the SMBA that an attorney has had their bypass privilege rescinded after entering the courthouse with a prohibited item.  The list of prohibited items is posted at the entrance.  The Court en Banc expects all members of the Missouri Bar to take note of the posted
list and comply with the conditions of Administrative Order 2025-AO12.  Future violations could result in the court rescinding the bypass privilege not just for the individual doing so, but for the entire bar.