Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.62

As amended through November 19, 2024

Rule 37.62 - Order of Trial

The order of trial in nonjury ordinance violation cases shall be as follows:

(a) The prosecutor may make an opening statement. The defendant may make an opening statement or reserve it.

(b) The prosecutor shall offer evidence.

(c) The defendant may move for judgment of acquittal.

(d) The defendant may make an opening statement, if reserved.

(e) Evidence may be offered on behalf of the defendant.

(f) The parties, respectively, may offer evidence in rebuttal.

(g) The defendant may move for judgment of acquittal.

(h) The court may fix the length of time for arguments and shall announce it to counsel. The prosecutor shall make the opening argument, the attorney for the defendant shall make an argument, and the prosecutor shall conclude the argument. Each party may waive the right to argument.

(i) The judge pronounces judgment.

Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.62

Adopted May 14, 1985, eff. 1/1/1986; Amended December 23, 2003, eff. 7/1/2004; Amended June 29, 2018, effective 1/1/2019.