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Judge: governor eliminated judicial education funding; counties may absorb costs
Summary
Presenters told commissioners the governor cut judicial education funding, which could shift travel and training costs to counties; courts are preparing for more remote training and small in‑state events.
A court representative told the commission that the governor has eliminated the judicial education budget, a change that removes state reimbursement for travel and lodging tied to required judicial education. "The governor has eliminated the judicial education budget," the presenter said, and the court is preparing for the cost to fall to counties.
Commissioners discussed that much required judicial training has historically been in‑state (Kansas City or St. Louis) but said courts may rely more on remote training if the state does not reallocate funds. The judge and county officials said they are budgeting modest increases for training to cover anticipated local costs while prioritizing virtual options where feasible.
