Rule 19.01 Misdemeanors or Felonies - Rules - When Applicable

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

This rule sets up the basic ground rules for criminal cases in Missouri courts. It says that Rules 19 through 36 apply to every criminal case in the state, whether it's a misdemeanor or a felony. These rules cover the general procedures that courts and people involved in a case must follow.

The rule also deals with electronic filing. If a case involves documents filed electronically, then Rule 41.08, Rule 103, and Court Operating Rule 27 also apply. These rules explain how electronic filing works in the court system.

Finally, the rule explains what happens if there's a conflict between the electronic filing rules and the general criminal procedure rules. When that happens, Rule 103 wins out. This means the electronic filing rule takes priority over the other rules if they don't agree with each other.