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Charles Genisio
Biography
Professional career
- Charles Spencer Genisio is the Republican‐appointed Judge for Division 1 of Missouri’s 40th Judicial Circuit, covering Newton and McDonald counties, serving until December 31, 2030
- Genisio holds the office of Missouri Circuit Court Judge – Circuit 40, Division 1
Education
Additional information
- His tenure is set to continue until the end of 2030, and he is known for his long legal career and community service
- The seat was vacated by the Honorable Judge Greg Stremel, and Genisio was elected to fill it in the August 6, 2024 Missouri Primary and confirmed in the November 5, 2024 General Election.
- Seasoned attorney now serving as a judge in southwest Missouri
- overseeing criminal and civil cases in Newton and McDonald counties.
- Legal career: Charles Spencer Genisio is a licensed Missouri attorney with over 33 years of experience, practicing in areas such as workers’ compensation, family law, and criminal law
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 40th 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
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
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View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
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View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗