Talley M. Smith at a glance
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Talley M. Smith
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed by Governor Mike Parson on November 12, 2021, to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Michael P. Wilson, and officially assumed office on November 17, 2021
- Associate Circuit Judge in Monroe County, Missouri, part of the 10th Judicial Circuit
- As a judge, Smith has presided over significant cases in Monroe County
Education
- University of Missouri–Columbia, reflecting her strong academic foundation in law and public administration — J.D.
Additional information
- Smith’s legal career spans over a decade, including her election as prosecuting attorney in 2010, where she handled a wide range of cases from traffic violations to major felonies and violent crimes.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- She values interaction with the public and strives to make the courtroom experience less intimidating.
- Prior to her judicial appointment, Smith held the role of Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney and also held a position as a municipal judge in a nearby locality, gaining extensive experience in both criminal and civil 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 10th 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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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 ↗