Mo. Sup. Ct. Op. R 19.02
As amended through October 1, 2024
Persons serving as official court reporters shall be officers of the court and shall hold office during the pleasure of the judge who appointed the reporter. On the death, resignation or retirement of that judge, the reporter shall retain the office of official court reporter until the judge's successor is sworn into office.
Mo. Sup. Ct. Op. R 19.02