Rule 19.02 Misdemeanors or Felonies - Rules - Authority for - Statutes Superseded

This rule explains where a set of Missouri court rules gets its legal power. Rules 19 through 36 come from authority given to the Missouri Supreme Court by the state constitution. Because these rules come from the constitution, they override any older law or court rule that conflicts with them.

In simple terms, this means these rules are the final word on how misdemeanor and felony cases are handled procedurally in Missouri courts. If an old statute or rule says something different, the newer rule wins. This helps keep court procedures consistent across the state, since everyone follows the same set of rules instead of a mix of older, possibly conflicting laws.