Rules, Court Operating Rules and Orders Changing Rules (Concept)

Supreme Court Rules and Court Operating Rules

This collection of Missouri's Supreme Court rules and court operating rules is offered online as a tool for the public. Its contents are not considered official documents.

The rules and operating rules below are categorized into sections. Please click on a section link to view the rules it contains.

Court personnel are not allowed to interpret these rules, do legal research or help you decide what rule might apply in a given situation.

Orders Changing Rules

The Supreme Court of Missouri adopts or modifies (changes) a rule or court operating rule by entering an order. The Court’s order is an official document.

These orders since spring 1998 are published online. You can view or search them using the button below.

View/Search Orders Changing Rules

Rules in Other Courts

For special rules in each of the three districts of the Court of Appeals, click the district:

Circuit courts also may issue local rules.

Standards with Comments for Guardians Ad Litem in Missouri

The attached standards are approved for use on and after September 1, 2011.

Witness Fees

For the amount of fees allowed to witnesses for their services, see section 491.280, RSMo.