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Adjournments

2Business Daysnotice
  • A request to reschedule a matter must be made within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.
  • A request to reschedule a matter must be made to Division 15 within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.

Communication

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Filing Requirements

After scheduling a case, the attorney signing up the matter MUST electronically file a Notice of Hearing within 24 hours of signing up said cause on this website.

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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

The attorney who schedules a case must electronically file a Notice of Hearing within 24 hours of signing up the case.

After scheduling a case, the attorney signing up the matter MUST electronically file a Notice of Hearing within 24 hours of signing up said cause on this website.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A Notice of Hearing must be filed within 24 hours after the attorney signs up the case.

After scheduling a case, the attorney signing up the matter MUST electronically file a Notice of Hearing within 24 hours of signing up said cause on this website.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before scheduling a case on the website, the attorney signing up must consult and confirm the availability of all attorneys and non-represented parties.

BEFORE scheduling a case on this website, the attorney signing up the matter MUST consult and confirm the availability of all attorneys and/or non-represented parties on the case.

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Before scheduling a case on this website, the attorney signing up the matter must consult and confirm the availability of all other attorneys on the case.

Before scheduling a case on this website, the attorney signing up the matter must consult and confirm the availability of all other attorneys on the case.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A request to reschedule a matter must be made to Division 15 within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Division 15 either by phone or email within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

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A request to reschedule a matter must be made within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Maria Fulhorst by email at maria.fulhorst@courts.mo.gov or call 314-622-4680 within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

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Chambers Communication Rules

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Maria Fulhorst by email at maria.fulhorst@courts.mo.gov or call 314-622-4680 within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Maria Fulhorst by email at maria.fulhorst@courts.mo.gov or call 314-622-4680 within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

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To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Division 15 either by phone or email within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Division 15 either by phone or email within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 47 rules apply across City of St. Louis Circuit Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

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  • Courtroom #1 requires live attendance, but the Court may allow virtual attendance for good cause if requested at least 5 days before the hearing; live attendance is encouraged, with exceptions if warranted.

  • Affected counsel are encouraged to contact the assigned general division to check the status of cases ranked ahead of theirs.

  • If counsel learns that the assigned division will not reach the case, counsel may contact Division 1 to seek reassignment so trial can begin as scheduled.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Witness list

    Counsel must provide a witness list to the Court, court reporter, and opposing party before trial.

  • Applies to
    Jury instructions

    Each party bearing the burden of proof on a claim or defense must provide proposed jury instructions to the Court and the other parties by the conclusion of voir dire, unless the Court directs otherwise.

  • Applies to
    Jury instructions

    Each proffered instruction must be submitted in both a clean copy and a dirty copy.

Filing Timing

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  • Applies to
    Dispositive motion

    Dispositive motions must be scheduled and submitted at least 60 days before trial, or they may not be heard absent good cause.

  • Applies to
    Dispositive motion

    Dispositive motions shall be heard more than 60 days prior to a trial setting.

  • Proposed jury instructions from each party bearing the burden of proof are due no later than the conclusion of voir dire, unless the Court directs otherwise.

Formatting

All 5

  • Jury instructions must use 14-point Times New Roman and be prepared on Microsoft Word.

  • In addition to providing hard copies, the parties are expected to be able to make changes while in chambers; therefore, counsel shall bring their instructions on a compact disc, flash drive, or email them to the Court.

  • Exhibits should be marked for identification before trial.

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Common questions about Judge David A. Roither's rules

Does Judge David A. Roither require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Before scheduling a case on this website, the attorney signing up the matter must consult and confirm the availability of all other attorneys on the case.

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What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge David A. Roither?

The attorney signing up a case must submit a Notice of Hearing after scheduling.

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How may parties contact Judge David A. Roither's chambers?

The rule lists email maria.fulhorst@courts.mo.gov. To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Maria Fulhorst by email at maria.fulhorst@courts.mo.gov or call 314-622-4680 within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

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How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge David A. Roither?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge David A. Roither. A request to reschedule a matter must be made within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge David A. Roither?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The attorney who schedules a case must electronically file a Notice of Hearing within 24 hours of signing up the case.

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What filing deadlines does Judge David A. Roither set?

A Notice of Hearing must be filed within 24 hours after the attorney signs up the case.

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Complete rules summary for Judge David A. Roither

A request to reschedule a matter must be made within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Maria Fulhorst by email at maria.fulhorst@courts.mo.gov or call 314-622-4680 within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

Before scheduling a case on this website, the attorney signing up the matter must consult and confirm the availability of all other attorneys on the case.

The attorney who schedules a case must electronically file a Notice of Hearing within 24 hours of signing up the case.

A Notice of Hearing must be filed within 24 hours after the attorney signs up the case.

The attorney signing up a case must submit a Notice of Hearing after scheduling.

A request to reschedule a matter must be made to Division 15 within two business days of the scheduled hearing date.

To cancel or reschedule any matter, you must contact Division 15 either by phone or email within two business days of scheduled hearing date.

Before scheduling a case on the website, the attorney signing up must consult and confirm the availability of all attorneys and non-represented parties.

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