Mato Grosso judicial staffing & reforms 2026

Timeline

1. about 17 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Judge Eduardo Henrique Minosso Becomes First Bilateral Exchange Magistrate in Mato Grosso

   Judge Eduardo Henrique Minosso was sworn in as the first magistrate to join Mato Grosso’s Court of Justice through a bilateral exchange, marking a historic judicial innovation.

2. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Mato Grosso Court appoints two new appellate judges amid retirements

   Mato Grosso's state court appointed Agamenon Alcântar and Antonio Horácio as new appellate judges, filling two vacancies, while another seat opened after Sérgio Valério's mandatory retirement.

3. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   New Desembargadores Agamenon Alcântara Moreno and Antonio Horácio Sworn in at Mato Grosso Court

   TJMT elected Agamenon Alcântara Moreno (merit) and Antonio Horácio (seniority) as new desmbargadores; they were sworn in on 24 July, pledging judicial independence, while Horácio noted his comeback after a past

4. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Mato Grosso Judiciary Expands Multiparental and Paternity Recognition

   Mato Grosso judges highlight legal multiparental rights and the state's permanent, free paternity‑recognition program, offering DNA testing and civil‑registry registration for biological and socio‑affective f(​

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Mato Grosso judiciary expands collaboration on El Niño, mediation and prison reforms

   Mato Grosso’s judiciary partners with civil defense on El Niño readiness, launches an online mediation drive with Energisa, adopts new judge‑training rules, while the state Defensoria seeks prison transfers and

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Governor Otaviano Pivetta names Judge José Zuquim Nogueira interim governor of Mato Grosso

   Governor Otaviano Pivetta handed the Mato Grosso governorship to Judge José Zuquim Nogueira on 16 June, who will serve as interim governor until 19 June while Pivetta attends his father's birthday.

7. about 2 months ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Judge Dirceu dos Santos Retires with Full Pension Amid Corruption Probe

   Mato Grosso judge Dirceu dos Santos receives full‑pension retirement despite a corruption probe and Federal Police investigation into alleged judicial‑sale schemes.

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Brazilian state courts hold key judicial elections and hearings

   Brazil's TRE‑MS will hear cases on voter transport, gender‑quota fraud and party fund misuse, while the TJMT prepares October elections for ouvidoria posts and court leadership.

9. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Mato Grosso judge Maria Erotides Kneip retires, opening court vacancy

   Judge Maria Erotides Kneip of Mato Grosso retired at 75, triggering a merit‑based competition to fill the state court seat under CNJ rules.

10. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mato Grosso Court honors retiring judge and names new presidential candidates

    Mato Grosso’s highest court honored retiring Justice Maria Kneip and officially listed sole candidates for president (José Lindote) and vice‑president (Gilberto Giraldelli), with elections set for 8 Oct.

11. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazilian courts appoint dozens of judges to new positions

    Brazilian courts installed 32 Rio de Janeiro judges and appointed a new electoral judge in Mato Grosso on May 18.

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