Judge Childress handles a diverse docket. Division 11 cases include pro se family matters, small claims, ex parte orders of protection for both adults and juveniles, expungements, structured settlements, and criminal nonsupport. Additionally, she oversees an associate civil law day docket that addresses landlord-tenant disputes, collections, breach of contract issues, and similar matters.
Docket assignments may rotate every two years.
The 11th Judicial Circuit covers Saint Charles County, Missouri. This position has jurisdiction over all St. Charles municipalities: St. Charles City, Foristell, Flint Hill, Dardenne Prairie, Village of Josephville, Weldon Spring, St. Paul, O'Fallon, New Melle, St. Peters, Augusta, Cottleville, Portage Des Sioux, Lake St. Louis, West Alton, and Wentzville.