Judge William T. Hass, Municipal Division Judge for the 37th Circuit Court serving the cities of Mountain View, Thayer, West Plains, and Willow Springs, recently participated in the 60th Annual Courts Conference of the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association (MMACJA), held May 21–23, at Lake of the Ozarks.
The annual event fulfills a key component of the continuing legal education required for municipal judges, offering critical updates on legislation, court rulings, and developments within the judicial system. Judge Hass, a seasoned judicial officer, marked his 28th year attending the conference.
With over 300 judges in attendance, this year’s sessions covered a broad range of topics including sentencing options, impairment evidence, judicial ethics, redaction practices, and recognizing and preventing inherent bias. A case law and legislative update was also featured.
The MMACJA, which began with just 12 members, now includes more than 350 municipal and associate circuit judges across Missouri. The association is dedicated to providing ongoing training and support to its members to ensure the fair and effective administration of justice in the state’s most frequently used courts.
For more information, visit MMACJA.org.
