Notice of State Public Defender Commission Meeting
The Public Defender Commission is an independent department
of the judicial branch of state government.
State Public Defender Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 AM
at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel (Basel Room)
191 West Port Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63146
The Agenda for the open session is posted below.
In addition, it is the agenda of the Commission to vote to go into closed session
to approve the closed session minutes of December 5, 2025, and to discuss legal actions, causes of action or litigation pursuant to Section 610.021(1) RSMo, and to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promotion of particular employees pursuant to Section 610.021(3).
Meetings are open to the public except for closed session portions having to do with personnel, litigation, or other confidential matters for which the Sunshine Laws of Missouri authorize closed sessions.
March 12, 2026 Open Meeting Agenda
Members of the public may log in to join and access the Commission meeting via Teams with the following login information:
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To RSVP or for additional information, please contact Lisa McGee at (573) 777-9977
or by email Lisa.McGee@mspd.mo.gov
Missouri State Public Defender Commission
2026 Tentative Meeting Schedule
| Date: | Location: |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00 AM | The Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet in St. Louis, MO (In conjunction with MSPD Spring Training) |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:00 AM | Missouri State Public Defender Woodrail Centre 2nd Floor - Training Center, Columbia, MO 65203 |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:00 AM | The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, MO (In conjunction with Missouri Bar Annual Meeting) |
| Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 AM | Missouri State Public Defender Woodrail Centre 2nd Floor - Training Center Columbia, MO 65203 |
For additional information, please contact Lisa McGee at (573) 777-9977 or by email Lisa.McGee@mspd.mo.gov.