Travis D. Partney at a glance
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Travis D. Partney
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed: In 2022, Governor Mike Parson appointed Partney to the 23rd Judicial Circuit seat vacated by Judge Dianna Bartels
- The Circuit Judge for Missouri’s 23rd Judicial Circuit, serving Division 3 in Jefferson County, Missouri
- Academic Work: Former adjunct professor at Jefferson College and Fontbonne University
- Partney’s appointment filled a vacancy and continues his long‐standing legal career in Missouri’s criminal justice system
- Prior Role: Before becoming circuit judge, Partney served as First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County and as Chief Trial Attorney at the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office
Education
- B.A. in Philosophy and Communications from Southeast Missouri State University
- University of Missouri School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Prosecutorial Service: Over a decade as an assistant prosecutor in Jefferson County, including roles as Associate Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Trial Attorney
- Circuit judges in Missouri serve six‐year terms and are elected in partisan elections, except in certain cities
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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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 ↗