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Mo. Ct. Op. R. 4.12
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Rule 4.12 Judgments
Court Operating Rule 4: Uniform Record Keeping System
Rule Text
1) Judgments in civil cases must be signed by the judge or supported by a document with the judge’s signature. A docket sheet entry denominated as a judgment or decree and signed by a judge may serve as a judgment. 2) A written record of the judgment is required in civil and criminal cases.
Amendment history: (Adopted December 1, 1976, effective March 1, 1977. Approved for publication August 21, 1995. Amended May 4, 1988, effective May 4, 1988; amended December 23, 2003, effective January 1, 2004.)