Joan L. Moriarty at a glance
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Joan L. Moriarty
Biography
Professional career
- Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri (St. Louis City), serving in Division 20 at the Carnahan Courthouse on the 8th floor
- Judge Moriarty has presided over civil trial, civil/criminal/equity, criminal, and motion/equity divisions in the 22nd Circuit
Education
Additional information
- She was appointed January 1, 1998 and has been retained in 2000, 2006, 2012, 2018, and 2024.
- Long-serving, highly rated Missouri circuit judge with a background in law enforcement, private practice, and appellate clerkship, now presiding over a wide range of cases in St. Louis City and retaining public trust through multiple retention elections
- The Missouri State Judge Moriarty Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee rated her highly for preparation, timely decisions, and docket management (scores near 4.8–4.9/5).
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 18th 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 ↗