St. Louis County Circuit Court Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery motion

When excusal is sought because opposing counsel refused to meet and confer, the moving party's motion must state what sanctions it seeks against the non-complying party.

In the event of such refusal, the moving party shall advise the Court in its motion as to what sanctions it seeks against the non-complying party.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Memorandum regarding good faith effort to resolve discovery dispute

Must include

certificate of conference

The joint Memorandum regarding the good faith meet-and-confer effort must set forth the meeting date and format, attending attorneys' names and bar numbers, meeting length, a description of unresolved disputes with the discovery requests and objections attached, and a certification that clients were informed of the meeting.

setting forth: 1. The date of the meeting, and whether the meeting was in person or by video conference; 2. The names and bar numbers of the attorneys attending the meeting; 3. The length of the meeting; 4. A brief description of the discovery disputes not resolved at the meeting, with a copy of the discovery request(s) and the objection(s) thereto attached; and 5. A certification by counsel that their respective clients have been informed of the meeting and the inability of counsel to resolve their discovery disputes without a court appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The party filing a motion must file a notice of hearing for an agreed-upon date stating whether the motion will be heard in person or by WebEx.

The party filing the motion shall file a Notice of hearing for an agreed upon date and shall state whether the motion will be heard in person or by WebEx.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Deposition testimony objections

Parties must present objections to designated deposition testimony they intend to enter into the record to the court for a ruling at the pre-trial conference.

The parties shall present any objections to the designated deposition testimony that they intend to enter into the record to the court for a ruling at the time of the pre-trial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Parties must provide copies of all exhibits for the other parties, witnesses, and the Court.

Parties are responsible for providing copies of all exhibits for the other parties, witnesses and the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

Parties must present an exhibit list and the exhibits to the court and court reporter for marking at the pre-trial conference.

The parties shall alsobe required to present an exhibit list and the exhibits to the court and the court reporter for marking at the time of thepre-trial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of webex hearing

Any notice for a WebEx hearing must include the WebEx Meeting ID (146 015 3265), meeting room link (https://mocourts.webex.com/meet/vcdiv13mtg), and call-in number (1-408-418-9388).

Any Notice for a hearing conducted by WebExshall include the following information: WebEx Meeting ID: 146 015 3265 Meeting Room Link: https://mocourts.webex.com/meet/vcdiv13mtg WebEx Call in Number: 1-408-418-9388 (long distance charges may apply)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Drug and alcohol testing

In Chapter 211 cases where the Court orders drug and alcohol testing of any party, all testing must include Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG in addition to the standard drug screens.

In all cases in which the Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 211, RSMo., and the Court has ordered drug and alcohol testing of any party (e.g., juvenile, parent or custodian), all testing SHALL include testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and Ethyl glucuronide (“ETG”), in addition to the standard drug screens.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Drug testing report

Drug testing reports must include the results for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG.

All reports generated as a result of such testing shall include the results for such substances.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Drug testing order

When necessary to effectuate drug testing, the Children's Division Case Manager or supervisor and/or the Deputy Juvenile Officer or supervisor must provide a copy of the standing order and any other drug screen court order to the drug testing facility.

If necessary to effectuate such drug testing, the Children’s Division Case Manager or their supervisor and/or the Deputy Juvenile Officer or their supervisor, shall provide a copy of this Court’s standing order along with any other Court order for drug screens, to the drug testing facility.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Drug testing report

In Chapter 211 cases where the court has ordered drug and alcohol testing of any party, all testing must include Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG in addition to standard screens, and all testing reports must include the results for those substances.

In all cases in which the Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 211, RSMo., and the Court has ordered drug and alcohol testing of any party (e.g., juvenile, parent or custodian), all testing SHALL include testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and Ethyl glucuronide (“ETG”), in addition to the standard drug screens. All reports generated as a result of such testing shall include the results for such substances.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of webex hearing

A notice for a WebEx hearing requires consent of all parties and must include the WebEx meeting ID, meeting room link, and call-in number.

Any Notice for a hearing conducted by WebEx must be by consent of all parties and shall include the following information: WebEx Meeting ID: 146 569 4409 Meeting Room Link: https://mocourts.webex.com/meet/vcdiv3mtg WebEx Call in Number: 1-408-418-9388 (long distance charges may apply)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Summary judgment package

The summary judgment package must contain the motion, statement of uncontroverted facts, supporting memorandum, opposition response with statement of uncontroverted facts, reply, and any permitted sur-replies.

Any Motions for Summary Judgment filed pursuant to 74.04 RSMo shall be filed in a package containing the Motion; Statement of Uncontroverted Facts; Memorandum in Support of the Motion; Response in Opposition to the Motion and Statement of Uncontroverted Facts; the Reply in Support of the Motion; and any Sur-Replies permitted by 74.04(c) RSMo

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

Parties must present an exhibit list and exhibits for marking at the pre-trial conference; electronic evidence must be clearly titled to match its label, multi-page evidence paginated, plaintiff exhibits numbered and defendant exhibits lettered, and an exhibit index included.

The parties shall also be required to present an exhibit list and the exhibits to the court and the court reporter for marking at the time of the pre- trial conference. Any electronically submitted evidence must be clearly titled and the name shall match the label/ marking of the evidence (ex: “Pltf Ex.1.pdf), Multi-page evidence shall be paginated. Plaintiffs (1,2,3…) for labeling, Defendants letters (A,B,C,..) for labeling. Please include an Exhibit index.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The party filing a motion must file a notice of hearing for an agreed-upon date stating whether the motion will be heard in person or by WebEx.

The party filing the motion shall file a Notice of hearing for an agreed upon date and shall state whether the motion will be heard in person or by WebEx.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Joint memorandum

Must include

certificate of conference

The joint memorandum must set forth the meeting date and format, attending attorneys' names and bar numbers, meeting length, a description of unresolved disputes with the discovery requests and objections attached, and a certification that clients were informed of the meeting and the inability to resolve the disputes without a court appearance.

1. the date of the meeting, and whether the meeting was in person or by video conference; 2. the names and bar numbers of the attorneys attending the meeting; 3. the length of the meeting; 4. a brief description of the discovery disputes not resolved at the meeting, with a copy of the discovery request(s) and the objection(s) thereto attached; and 5. a certification by counsel that their respective clients have been informed of the meeting and the inability of counsel to resolve their discovery disputes without a court appearance.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Drug testing report

In Chapter 211 cases where the court orders drug and alcohol testing of any party, all testing must include Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Ethyl glucuronide (ETG) in addition to standard screens, and all testing reports must include the results for these substances.

In all cases in which the Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 211, RSMo., and the Court has ordered drug and alcohol testing of any party (e.g., juvenile, parent or custodian), all testing SHALL include testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and Ethyl glucuronide (“ETG”), in addition to the standard drug screens. All reports generated as a result of such testing shall include the results for such substances.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Drug screen order

If necessary to effectuate such drug testing, the Children’s Division Case Manager or their supervisor and/or the Deputy Juvenile Officer or their supervisor, shall provide a copy of this Court’s standing order along with any other Court order for drug screens, to the drug testing facility.

If necessary to effectuate such drug testing, the Children’s Division Case Manager or their supervisor and/or the Deputy Juvenile Officer or their supervisor, shall provide a copy of this Court’s standing order along with any other Court order for drug screens, to the drug testing facility.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery dispute memorandum

Must include

certificate of conference

Counsel must file a joint memorandum in the attached form, stating the meeting date and format, attending attorneys with bar numbers, meeting length, unresolved disputes with discovery requests/objections attached, and a certification that clients were informed.

file their joint Memorandum with the Court, substantially in the form attached hereto, setting forth: 1. The date of the meeting, and whether the meeting was in person or by video conference; 2. The names and bar numbers of the attorneys attending the meeting; 3. The length of the meeting; 4. A brief description of the discovery disputes not resolved at the meeting, with a copy of the discovery request(s) and the objection(s) thereto attached; and 5. A certification by counsel that their respective clients have been informed of the meeting and the inability of counsel to resolve their discovery disputes without a court appearance.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Trial technology

Parties must comply with Local Rule 29 (Use of Information Technology Equipment in the Court) to use any technology at trial.

The parties shall comply with LOCAL RULE 29: USE OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT IN THE COURT in order to utilize any technology during the course of thetrial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Order excluding drug testing

Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG testing may be excluded only if the Court states the exclusion in a written order.

The Court may exclude testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG from certain orders but the testing is only excluded if the Court has done so in a written order.

WARNING

Applies to

Order excluding drug testing

Testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG may be excluded from certain orders, but an exclusion is effective only if the court states it in a written order.

The Court may exclude testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG from certain orders but the testing is only excluded if the Court has done so in a written order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

If opposing counsel refuses to meet and confer, the moving party's motion must state what sanctions it seeks against the non-complying party.

In the event of such refusal, the moving party shall advise the Court in its motion as to what sanctions it seeks against the non- complying party.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for exception from drug testing

Fentanyl, Xylazine, and ETG testing may be excluded only by written court order, and any party subject to the standing order may file a written motion and notice of hearing to seek an exception.

The Court may exclude testing for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG from certain orders but the testing is only excluded if the Court has done so in a written order. Any party subject this Standing Order may file a written motion and notice of hearing to be excepted from this requirement.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

When opposing counsel refuses to meet and confer, the moving party must state in its motion the sanctions it seeks against the non-complying party.

In the event of such refusal, the moving party shall advise the Court in its motion as to what sanctions it seeks against the non-complying party.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Motion to be excepted from drug testing requirement

Any party subject to the standing order may seek an exception by filing a written motion with a notice of hearing.

Any party subject this Standing Order may file a written motion and notice of hearing to be excepted from this requirement.

INFO

Applies to

Motion for exception from drug testing

Any party subject to the standing order may file a written motion with a notice of hearing to seek an exception from the drug testing requirement.

Any party subject this Standing Order may file a written motion and notice of hearing to be excepted from this requirement.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Parties subject to the Standing Order may file a written motion and notice of hearing to seek an exception from the drug testing requirement.

Any party subject this Standing Order may file a written motion and notice of hearing to be excepted from this requirement.