§ 135.305 Types of answer

Here's what this rule means in plain terms.

When someone is charged with a crime, they get a chance to respond to the charges in court. This is called the arraignment. If the defendant does not ask for extra time to respond, they can answer right away. If they do ask for more time, the court can give them until the next day or set a later date for them to respond.

When it's time to answer, the defendant has a few options. They can challenge the charging document itself if they think something is legally wrong with it. They can also demur, which means formally objecting to the charges on legal grounds. Or they can simply enter a plea, like guilty or not guilty.

This rule basically sets up the process for how and when someone charged with a crime must respond to those charges, while making sure they get enough time to prepare their response if they need it.