Missouri Rules Governing Statutory and Ordinance Violations – 2026

Rule 37A. Suggested Forms - Uniform Citation Rule 37B. Suggested Forms - Record of Conviction Rule 37.01 Rules - When Applicable Rule 37.02 Rules - Authority for - Statutes and Ordinances Superseded Rule 37.03 Rules - Construction Rule 37.04 Supervision of Courts Hearing Ordinance Violations Rule 37.04A Appendix A - Minimum Operating Standards for Municipal Divisions and Municipal Division Judges - Annual Certification Requirement Rule 37.04B Appendix B - Code of Conduct for Municipal Division Personnel Rule 37.04C Appendix C - Notice of Rights for Defendants Appearing in Municipal Divisions Rule 37.04D Appendix D - Lawful Enforcement of Legal Financial Obligations; a Bench Card for Judges Rule 37.04E Appendix E - Protocols for Presiding Circuit Court Judges in Supervising Municipal Division Judges Rule 37.04F Appendix F - Alternative Sanctions a Bench Card for Judges Rule 37.05 Local Circuit Court Rules - Publication and Distribution Rule 37.06 Definitions Rule 37.07 Pleadings and Papers - Size Rule 37.08 Rules - When not Applicable - Procedure Rule 37.09 Time - Computation of - Enlargement Rule 37.10 Courts always open - Motions, Applications Grantable by Clerk Rule 37.11 Writs - Process - Return Rule 37.12 [Reserved] Rule 37.13 Counsel - Right to Consult Rule 37.14 Conditions of Release: Rules of Evidence Inapplicable Rule 37.15 Right to Release - Conditions Rule 37.16 Officials Authorized to Set Conditions of Release - Conditions to be Stated on Warrant Rule 37.17 Arrest Without Warrant Rule 37.18 Officer Authorized to Accept Conditions of Release Rule 37.19 Modification of Conditions of Release Rule 37.20 Release Hearing Rule 37.21 Rearrest of Defendant Rule 37.22 Relief from Inadequate or Excessive Conditions of Release Rule 37.23 Transmittal of Record by Clerk of the Releasing Court Rule 37.24 Bonds - Where Filed - Certification by Peace Officer - Cash Bonds Rule 37.25 Surrender of Principal by Surety Rule 37.26 Bonds - Forfeiture - Procedural Notice - Judgment - Setting Aside Forfeiture Rule 37.27 Bond - Release of Obligors Rule 37.28 Notice of Change of Address Rule 37.29 Bonds - Surety, Individual - Qualifications Rule 37.30 Compensated Surety - Affidavit of Justifications - Additional Investigation - Approval Rule 37.31 Bonds - Affidavit of Justification - Record Rule 37.32 Bond - Surety Company and Agent - Qualifications Rule 37.33 Violations Notice - Contents Rule 37.34 Ordinance Violations - Information Rule 37.35 Information - Form of - Contents Rule 37.36 Information - Joinder of Violations Rule 37.37 Information - Joinder of Defendants Rule 37.38 Information - Incorrect Name of Defendant Rule 37.39 Information - Amendment - Delay Rule 37.40 Information - Unavailability of Original Rule 37.41 Information - Nonprejudicial Defects Rule 37.42 Summons - Contents Rule 37.43 Ordinance Violation - Summons or Arrest Warrant - When Issued - Failure to Appear Rule 37.435 Statement of Probable Cause Rule 37.44 Summons - Service and Return Rule 37.45 Warrant for Arrest - Contents Rule 37.46 Warrant for Arrest - Service Rule 37.47 Initial Proceedings before a Judge Rule 37.48 Arraignment Rule 37.49 Local Violations Bureau - Violations Clerk - Schedule of Fines - Payment Rule 37.495 The Uniform Fine Schedule Rule 37.50 Right to Counsel - Appointment of Counsel Rule 37.51 Pleadings and Motions before Trial - Defenses and Objections - Hearing on Motion Rule 37.52 Motions to Suppress Rule 37.53 Disqualification and Change of Judge Rule 37.54 Discovery Rule 37.55 Process for Witnesses - Subpoena Duces Tecum - Service - Return - Failure to Appear - Hearing Continuance - Contempt Rule 37.56 Continuances Rule 37.57 Presence of Defendant - When Required Rule 37.58 Pleas Rule 37.59 [Reserved] Rule 37.60 Severance Rule 37.61 Trials - Issues of Fact - Jury - Cerification Rule 37.62 Order of Trial Rule 37.63 Failure of Defendant or Defendant’s Spouse to Testify Rule 37.64 Sentence and Judgment Rule 37.65 Imposition and Payment of Fines, Fees, and Costs, and Contempt Proceedings Rule 37.66 Sentence of Incarceration - Transcript to Corrections Official Rule 37.67 Judgment Set Aside - When Rule 37.68 [Reserved] Rule 37.69 Judgment - Commutation Rule 37.70 Revocation of Probation or Parole Rule 37.71 Trial De Novo - Right - Time Rule 37.72 Trial De Novo - Stay of Execution Rule 37.73 Trial De Novo - Transmittal of Record Rule 37.74 Trial De Novo - Procedure Rule 37.75 Criminal Contempt

Rule 38.01 Rules - When Applicable Rule 38.02 Rules - Authority for - Statutes and Ordinances Superseded Rule 38.03 Rules - Construction Rule 38.04 Rules - When not Applicable - Procedure Rule 38.05 Definitions Rule 38.06 Violations - Rule 38 Not Applicable Rule 38.07 Violation Notice - Contents Rule 38.08 Court May Set Aside Guilty Plea or Correct the Record Rule 38.09 Uniform Fine Schedule Rule 38.10 Circuit Violations Bureau - Clerk - Payment Rule 38.11 [Repealed] Rule 38.12 [Repealed] Rule 38.13 [Repealed] Rule 38.14 [Repealed] Rule 38.15 [Repealed]