Chief Juvenile Officer Bruce McKinnon Retires

Long-time 12th Judicial Circuit Chief Juvenile Officer Bruce McKinnon is now retired.

A retirement celebration at the Audrain County Courthouse Friday celebrated McKinnon’s 28 years of service and included a proclamation from Governor Mike Parson.

Presiding Judge Jason Lamb is asking Senior Judge Roy Richter to lead a Juvenile Office Community Assessment Team made up of stakeholders in the circuit before appointing a Chief Juvenile Officer.

Mexico High School graduate and Deputy Chief Juvenile Officer Ed Hoover will serve as Interim Chief Juvenile Officer.

The 12th Judicial Circuit is comprised of Audrain, Montgomery, and Warren Counties.