Antonio (t.) Manansala at a glance
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Antonio (t.) Manansala
Biography
Professional career
- Antonio “Tony” Manansala is the Associate Circuit Judge for Division 12 of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court, covering Jefferson County, Missouri
- Associate Circuit Judge in Division 12 of the Jefferson County Circuit Court, which is part of Missouri’s 23rd Judicial Circuit
- Judge Antonio (Tony) Manansala is a seasoned legal professional with deep roots in Jefferson County, combining decades of public defense work, private practice, and community service, now serving as an Associate Circuit Judge in Division 12
Education
Additional information
- Manansala has handled numerous criminal cases, including felony trials, and has experience in civil matters.
- Before joining the bench, Manansala had over 20 years of service with the Missouri State Public Defender System in Jefferson County, including roles as an assistant public defender and district defender in Hillsboro and Columbia.
- He also practiced law privately for several years
- Manansala is a longtime resident of Jefferson County and the son of Dr. Antonio Q. Manansala, a physician in Arnold, MO
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Equipment Advance Approval
Statewide
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16 requires advance approval for media equipment used for courtroom coverage and allows the judge to control the number and setup of media personnel and equipment.
Failure to obtain advance approval for equipment may preclude its use in the proceeding.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Device Use In Courtroom
Statewide
Missouri courtroom device use for media coverage is not generally permitted unless authorized by the operating rule, a local court rule, or the judge presiding in the proceeding.
No person may use any device capable of media coverage in a courtroom or court clerk's office unless specifically authorizedMissouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Missouri allows limited video and audio recording for media coverage under COR 16 technical limits, subject to judicial approval and courtroom controls.
Not more than one videographer, using a single device, shall be permitted in the courtroom during a judicial proceeding at any time.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Missouri 23rd Judicial Circuit Court; Missouri 20th Judicial Circuit Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked September 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗