Kristie J. Swaim at a glance
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- Judge
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Kristie J. Swaim
Biography
Professional career
- Kristie J. Swaim is an Associate Circuit Judge for Missouri’s 2nd Judicial Circuit, serving in Adair County since 2002, and has been re‐elected multiple times, most recently in 2014
- Associate Circuit Judge in the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which covers Adair, Knox, and Lewis counties
Education
Additional information
- She has also been recognized for her contributions to the judicial community, including her re‐election to the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges (MAPACJ) board in 2022
- In 2006, Judge Swaim was awarded a threatening letter at her home, which led to federal charges against the sender.
- In this role, she presides over a variety of cases, including criminal, civil, and family matters, as part of the circuit court’s divisions Adair County Missouri Government.
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 2nd 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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗