On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Missouri Supreme Court reprimanded Judge Richard T. King for failing to meet continuing judicial education requirements.
The reprimand stems from a filing by the Commission on Retirement, Removal, and Discipline, which sought disciplinary action against King. The judge admitted to the allegations.
The Court’s order, issued after reviewing the complete record and waiving a hearing, found that Judge King engaged in misconduct under Article V, Section 24 of the Missouri Constitution and violated Rule 2-2.5(A) of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
The specific rule provisions cited in the order can be found on the pages for Supreme Court of Missouri Rules 4 and 5, though it is noted that online versions may have changed since the order was issued.
The order was signed by Chief Justice W. Brent Powell.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
