Judge Brandi R. Miller

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 413 rules apply across St. Louis County Circuit Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Applies to
Petition
Must include
caption, case number
Petitions must use the prescribed caption, including the case and party information and pleading details shown in the form.
Applies to
Petition
A petition naming a corporate defendant must provide the specified officer or registered-agent information, with additional local-office information for a foreign corporation.
Applies to
Petition
If a defendant has a rural route, the petition must provide directions or a P.O. Box number.

Filing Timing

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A faxed document is deemed filed at the date and time recorded by the fax, and the transmitting party is responsible for ensuring the transmission is complete.
Applications for trial de novo in civil and small claims cases are due within ten days after judgment.
The interpreter's or translator's fee-and-expense statement must be filed before the Court taxes those amounts as costs.

Service

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The specified withdrawal notices must be served on the client personally, by first-class mail, or by third-party carrier at the client’s last known address.
A copy of the motion and a hearing notice stating the time, date, and place must be sent to the Prosecuting Attorney and defendant.
A process server appointed in place of the Sheriff must be a person of lawful age, not a corporation or business association.

E-Filing

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During trial or a hearing, courtroom filings must be submitted to the division clerk, who scans them into the electronic system after the judge signs if a signature is required.
Applies to
Amended pleading
When leave to amend is granted, the party or attorney must submit the amendment electronically for filing.
Applies to
Petition or claim
A petition or claim may not be initiated by fax to the clerk or court and must comply with Rule 4.8.

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About Judge Brandi R. Miller

Brandi R. Miller is a judge on the St. Louis County Circuit Court, Missouri's 21st Judicial Circuit, serving in Division 63. The court serves St. Louis County as the circuit court for Missouri's 21st Judicial Circuit.

Practitioners will find this judge's published procedures in the document for Division 63.

Common questions about Judge Brandi R. Miller's rules

What must be included with drug testing report filings before Judge Brandi R. Miller?

Drug testing reports must include the results for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Order Re: Drug Testing

What must be included with drug and alcohol testing filings before Judge Brandi R. Miller?

In Chapter 211 cases where the Court orders drug and alcohol testing of any party, all testing must include Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG in addition to the standard drug screens.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Order Re: Drug Testing

What rule applies to service for standing order before Judge Brandi R. Miller?

If necessary to effectuate such drug testing, the Children’s Division Case Manager or their supervisor and/or the Deputy Juvenile Officer or their supervisor, shall provide a copy of this Court’s standing order along with any other Court order for drug screens, to the drug testing facility.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Order Re: Drug Testing

Complete rules summary for Judge Brandi R. Miller

Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG testing may be excluded only if the Court states the exclusion in a written order.

Drug testing reports must include the results for Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG.

In Chapter 211 cases where the Court orders drug and alcohol testing of any party, all testing must include Fentanyl, Xylazine and ETG in addition to the standard drug screens.

If necessary to effectuate such drug testing, the Children’s Division Case Manager or their supervisor and/or the Deputy Juvenile Officer or their supervisor, shall provide a copy of this Court’s standing order along with any other Court order for drug screens, to the drug testing facility.

Any party subject to the standing order may seek an exception by filing a written motion with a notice of hearing.