Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 115.04

As amended through November 19, 2024
Rule 115.04 - Appearance By Counsel
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 himself or herself and the party he or she is representing.
b. After counsel has entered an appearance, counsel shall be served with copies of all subsequent pleadings, motions, orders, judgments, and notices required by rule or statute to be served on the party counsel represents.
c. Counsel may withdraw from representing a party only with leave of court and only upon compliance with Rule 4 and any applicable local court rules.

Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 115.04

Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. 1/1/2010.

Comment

Counsel who enters an appearance in open court on the record by identifying himself or herself and the party he or she is representing shall, in addition, file with the court a written notice of appearance containing counsel's current address and telephone number.

Upon entering an appearance, counsel shall receive from the clerk copies of all prior pleadings, motions, orders and judgments.

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