Today is J. Marty Robinson's last day both as the Missouri Public Defender system's director and as a state employee -- although he will continue his work in the Missouri National Guard.
Catherine "Cat" Kelly begins as new director following a ceremony this afternoon.
Tuesday is the first day Robinson, 53, qualifies for retirement under state government's "80-and-out" policy, where any employee can retire when their age plus years of service equal at least 80.
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