Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

In re:

Repeal of subdivision 24.09, entitled "Misdemeanors or Felonies - Application for Continuance - How Made," of Rule 24, entitled "Misdemeanors or Felonies – Arraignment and Proceedings Before Trial," and in lieu thereof adoption of a new subdivision 24.09, entitled "Misdemeanors or Felonies - Application for Continuance - How Made."


1.  It is ordered that effective January 1, 2004, subdivision 24.09 of Rule 24 be and the same is hereby repealed and a new subdivision 24.09 adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:

24.09  MISDEMEANORS OR FELONIES - APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE - HOW MADE

A motion for continuance shall set forth in writing the facts upon which the motion is based.  The motion may be oral if:

(a) The adverse party consents, or

(b) The court finds good cause.

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.

Day – to – Day

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STEPHEN N. LIMBAUGH, JR.
Chief Justice