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Heather Miller
Biography
Professional career
- Heather L. Miller currently serves as the Missouri Associate Circuit Court Judge for Circuit 26, Camden County, Division 5, with her term running until December 31, 2026
- Joined this position by Governor Mike Parson to fill the vacancy left by the election of Aaron Koeppen to Circuit Judge
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alaska
- Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Additional information
- Camden County Prosecuting Attorney: Before her judicial appointment, Miller prosecuted cases at the county level, providing her with practical courtroom experience and familiarity with local legal issues
- Her educational background combines business and legal expertise, which supports her judicial decision-making and courtroom management
- Prior to her appointment, she held the role of the Camden County Prosecuting Attorney, gaining extensive experience in criminal law and public service
- Associate Circuit Judge Appointment: Appointed by the Governor to the 26th Judicial Circuit, she now presides over civil, criminal, and administrative matters within her division
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 25th 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 July 26, 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 ↗