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Communication

Email
tanya.johnson@courts.mo.gov
Scheduling
Phone
(314) 589-6789
Scheduling

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Filing & Service rules

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

When scheduling a motion, get together with opposing counsel and choose a date that works for everyone.

Get together with opposing counsel and pick a date that works for everyone; and,

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Criminal motions expected to take 10 to 20 minutes may be heard on the Court’s regular Friday criminal docket.

Criminal motions of ordinary length, i.e., 10 to 20 minutes, may be heard during the Court’s regular Friday criminal docket.

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Chambers Communication Rules

A party seeking a hearing on the record must email the Court when filing the hearing notice or by noon of the preceding business day at the latest.

If any party wants their motion heard on the record, they are directed to notify the Court by email to tanya.johnson@courts.mo.gov at the time the notice of hearing of the motion is filed or, in any event, no later than noon of the business day prior to the motion hearing.

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When scheduling, provide Ms. Johnson the expected hearing length and whether a record is needed; in criminal cases, also tell her whether a confined client needs to be present.

Tell Ms. Johnson how long your hearing is expected to last and whether you need a record. Ms. Johnson will then give you a few possible dates. (In criminal cases, tell Ms. Johnson whether your confined client needs to be present for the hearing.

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Civil or criminal motions that are lengthy, testimonial, must be on the record, or lack a Court-ordered hearing notice must be scheduled directly with Division 7.

If your civil or criminal motion is lengthy, (more than 20 minutes for both sides to argue), testimonial, must be on the record, or has not been noticed for hearing by order of the Court, the motion must be scheduled directly with Division 7.

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Notify Ms. Johnson when you file the Notice of Hearing so the case can be placed on the docket for the selected date and time.

Let Ms. Johnson know when you file your Notice of Hearing, so she can make sure your case gets on the docket for the date and time you have chosen.

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Appearances are in person unless otherwise arranged or ordered; remote appearance requires advance leave for good cause.

All appearances in Division 7 are in-person appearances unless otherwise arranged with the Court or by order of the Court. Remote appearances are discouraged and leave to appear remotely via Webex, for good cause shown, must be obtained in advance of any hearing.

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To schedule a motion, contact Division 7’s judicial assistant by phone or email.

Contact the Division 7 judicial assistant, Tanya Johnson, at (314) 589-6789 or tanya.johnson@courts.mo.gov;

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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 Joseph P. Whyte's rules

Does Judge Joseph P. Whyte require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

When scheduling a motion, get together with opposing counsel and choose a date that works for everyone.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Scheduling Motions in Division 7

How may parties contact Judge Joseph P. Whyte's chambers?

Notify Ms. Johnson when you file the Notice of Hearing so the case can be placed on the docket for the selected date and time.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Scheduling Motions in Division 7
Complete rules summary for Judge Joseph P. Whyte

Notify Ms. Johnson when you file the Notice of Hearing so the case can be placed on the docket for the selected date and time.

Appearances are in person unless otherwise arranged or ordered; remote appearance requires advance leave for good cause.

A party seeking a hearing on the record must email the Court when filing the hearing notice or by noon of the preceding business day at the latest.

Criminal motions expected to take 10 to 20 minutes may be heard on the Court’s regular Friday criminal docket.

Civil or criminal motions that are lengthy, testimonial, must be on the record, or lack a Court-ordered hearing notice must be scheduled directly with Division 7.

To schedule a motion, contact Division 7’s judicial assistant by phone or email.

When scheduling, provide Ms. Johnson the expected hearing length and whether a record is needed; in criminal cases, also tell her whether a confined client needs to be present.

When scheduling a motion, get together with opposing counsel and choose a date that works for everyone.

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