Chief Justice focuses on Ferguson in State of Judiciary Address
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Chief Justice focuses on Ferguson in State of Judiciary Address

Date: January 27, 2016
By: Shannon Shaver
State Capitol Bureau

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The state's Chief Justice focused on changes to the justice system following the events in Ferguson during her State of the Judiciary Address. 
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Wrap: The Missouri Justice system has undergone significant changes due to the unrest in Ferguson.

Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge addressed changes made by both the Supreme Court and the Legislature in her State of the Judiciary.

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Description: The legislature has taken action in response to the problems demonstrated by events in Ferguson, and I know you are considering additional changes to the law during this session.

Breckenridge said the legislature and judiciary should continue to work together to improve Missouri's courts.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon Shaver.

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A majority of the State of the Judiciary Address was devoted to the changes to the state's justice system as a result of events that occurred in Ferguson in 2014.
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Wrap: Following the 2014 events in Ferguson, the Department of Justice released a report that said there was racial disparity in the handling of cases in the St. Louis County juvenile division.

During her State of the Judiciary, Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge addressed this report.

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Description: Let me be clear. We are committed to ensuring every individual in every case in our system of justice is treated with respect and every case is adjudicated fairly and impartially under the law.

Breckenridge said the Judiciary is considering the Justice Department's criticisms and appropriate solutions.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon Shaver.

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The Chief Justice addressed the changes are being made to the state's Justice system as a result of the events in Ferguson in 2014.
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Wrap: After the events of Ferguson in 2014, the actions of courts in St. Louis County received national attention.

In her State of the Judiciary Address Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge said the Missouri Supreme Court is dedicated to restoring trust.

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Description: The supreme court recognizes that the vast majority of our municipal divisions function as they should, but we are committed to restoring trust in all our municipal divisions and changes have been made.
Breckenridge listed improved access to information and a uniform fine schedule as some of the changes the Supreme Court has made.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon Shaver.