Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.48

As amended through October 1, 2024

Rule 37.48 - Arraignment

Arraignment shall be conducted in open court and shall consist of reading the information to the defendant or stating the substance of the charge and calling on the defendant to plead thereto. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable time to examine the charge before the defendant is called upon to plead.

Adopted May 14, 1985, eff. 1/1/1986. Amended December 23, 2003, eff. 7/1/2004; amended June 28, 2019, eff. 1/1/2020.

Formerly titled Summons or Information - Arraignment.