Missouri court system

The Missouri court system is divided into three main levels: the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts. The Supreme Court is the highest authority, primarily reviewing important legal issues and setting legal precedents. The Court of Appeals handles most appeals from trial courts, providing intermediate oversight. Trial courts, including circuit courts and municipal courts, conduct trials, hear evidence, and resolve disputes in civil and criminal cases. This structure ensures a clear legal process, with cases generally moving from trial courts upward to the appellate courts for review.