Rule 115.04 – Appearance By Counsel

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a. Counsel shall enter an appearance on behalf of the party he or she represents in a proceeding before the court by filing a written notice of appearance, filing a pleading, motion or notice signed by counsel, or appearing in open court and on the record identifying...

Rule 116.04 – Order Terminating Proceedings

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The court may at any time terminate any proceeding under subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, and dismiss the petition or motion to modify upon finding such action to serve the best interests and welfare of the juvenile and to be in the interest of the state. Mo. R....

Rule 116.03 – Presentation of Evidence

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In any proceeding under subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, if the allegations of the petition or motion to modify are denied, evidence on the petition or motion to modify shall be presented by counsel for the juvenile officer. Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam....

Rule 116.02 – Rules of Evidence

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At all hearings involving adjudication of the allegations of the petition or motion to modify, the rules of evidence shall apply. Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 116.02Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. Cross-reference: Section 211.171.7, RSMo. Compare...