Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

In re:

Repeal of subdivision 30.06, entitled "Briefs," of Rule 30, entitled "Appellate Procedure in All Criminal Cases," and in lieu thereof adoption of a new subdivision 30.06, entitled "Briefs."


1. It is ordered that effective January 1, 2018, subdivision 30.06 of Rule 30 be and the same is hereby repealed and a new subdivision 30.06 adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:

30.06 BRIEFS

• (a) Form and Contents. The form and contents of the briefs shall contain the material prescribed by Rule 84.04 and Rule 84.06.
• (b) Jurisdictional Statement. With respect to the jurisdictional statement required by Rule 84.04, bare recitals such as "This is a case wherein defendant received a life sentence" or other similar general statements or conclusions are insufficient and will not be accepted.
• The following are examples of a sufficient statement:
• "Appellant was convicted of first degree murder, section 565.020, RSMo, and was sentenced to imprisonment for life without eligibility for probation or parole" or "Appellant was convicted of murder in the second degree, section 365.021, RSMo, and was sentenced to imprisonment for life."
• (c) Cross-appeals. In all cross-appeals, the state of Missouri shall be the respondent.
• (d) Filing. The filing of briefs shall be as provided in Rule 84.05(a) and Rule 84.05(b).

2. It is ordered that notice of this order be published in the Journal of The Missouri Bar.

3. It is ordered that this order be published in the South Western Reporter.

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PATRICIA BRECKENRIDGE
Chief Justice