Rule 114.01 – Summons and Service of Petition

a. When a petition is filed and a date for hearing set in a proceeding under subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, the clerk shall issue a summons for service upon all parties. Unless the court orders otherwise, the summons shall direct the...

Rule 115.01 – Right to Counsel

a. A party is entitled to be represented by counsel in all proceedings. b. A juvenile may waive the right to counsel in a proceeding under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, only with the approval of the court. c. Waiver of counsel by a...

Rule 113.03 – Responsive Pleadings and Motions

No party is required to file a responsive pleading. A party may file a response to any pleading or motion at any time prior to, or at commencement of, the hearing on the pleading or motion. Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 113.03Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan....