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The MSA Student Court has original jurisdiction in all cases of law and equity arising under the MSA Constitution and by-laws. The exception to this rule is elections cases. The Board of Election Commissioners has original jurisdiction when an election law is violated. The Student Court has appellate jurisdiction in these cases.
The authority of the Student Court is outlined in Article VI of the MSA Constitution, Chapter 3 of the MSA by-laws, and elections are covered in Chapter 5 of the by-laws.
All parties have the right to present evidence that supports their position and the right to examine the evidence against them. Evidence can be presented by witness or affidavit. Evidence will be submitted in written form for all briefs submitted to the Court and, if oral arguments are granted, evidence can be submitted orally. All parties will have adequate time to prepare for a hearing and they will have access to Student Court Procedures. The involved parties have the right to learn the outcome of the hearing within a reasonable amount of time.
The MSA Student Court mostly frequently handles cases brought about by the MSA Presidential election and makes sure that the election is run fairly between the BEC and the slates.
Student Court is comprised of 8 justices and a Chief Justice. The duties of the Chief Justice include being responsible for the overall implementation of the hearing and ensures that all participants receive the fairness rights given to them, ensuring that guidelines for operation procedure are always followed, and designating a justice, usually the Associate Chief Justice, to preside as the Chief Justice when the Chief Justice is not available. For more information about the duties of the court and they way it functions, see the Student Court handbook or contact the court.
Contacting the Court:
When a petition for a case is filed, it must be sent to the Student Court by email, to MSACourt@missouri.edu. The Court shall meet to discuss the case within a reasonable amount of time.
 
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