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

Date and time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
State Public Defender’s Office – 2600 Grand Blvd, Suite 600, Kansas City, MO 64108
In addition, it is the agenda of the Commission to vote to go into closed session to approve the closed session minutes of June 18, 2026, and to discuss legal actions, cause 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. The agenda for the open session is posted below. September 16, 2026 Open Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Join the Meeting Online

Members of the public may log in to join and access the Commission meeting via Teams with the following login information: Join the Public Defender Commission Meeting on Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID
293 715 529 008 088
Passcode
vg76vE9h
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

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 Public Defender Office, 2600 Grand Blvd, Suite 600, 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
Meetings are open to the public except for closed session portions having to do with litigation, personnel, or other confidential matters for which the Sunshine Laws of Missouri authorize closed sessions. For additional information, please contact Lisa McGee at (573) 777-9977 or by email Lisa.McGee@mspd.mo.gov.