Judge Bryan E. Round
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Proposed Order
Petition
Court-wide- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Adjournments
- A continuance from a trial date will be granted only when good cause is shown.
- A continuance application must be filed on or before the Wednesday of the week before the case management or pretrial conference and comply with Local Rule 34.2.
- If an approved judgment cannot be filed before trial, the parties must file a continuance motion or appear on the morning of trial to request a continuance.
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Court-wideDocument Format Requirements9 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The State must provide the Court with printed clean and annotated proposed jury instructions on the morning of trial and send electronic Word or Word-compatible copies to the Division Law Clerk.
2. The State shall provide the Court with printed sets of both clean AND annotated copies of proposed jury instructions on the morning of trial. Copies of these instructions shall also be sent electronically, in Word or Word Compatible format to the Division Law Clerk.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A proposed order must use Word or a Word-compatible format.
Pursuant to Local Rule 33.5.5, all motions MUST be accompanied by a proposed order in Word or Word compatible format and should be e-mailed to div8chambers@courts.mo.gov.
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The parties must number all exhibits consecutively in accordance with Local Rule 24.1.
The parties shall number all exhibits consecutively pursuant to Local Rule 24.1
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All trial exhibits must be numbered consecutively pursuant to Local Rule 24.1.
The parties shall number all exhibits consecutively pursuant to Local Rule 24.1.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The proposed order accompanying a qualifying motion must be in Word or a Word-compatible format.
Pursuant to Local Rule 33.5.6, all motions (except those in which a hearing is being requested) must be accompanied by a proposed order in Word or Word compatible format and should be e-mailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk at Div8.cir16@courts.mo.gov.
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Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The copy of the Proposed Judgment sent to the Division 8 Law Clerk must be in Word format.
provide a copy to the Division 8 Law Clerk via e-mail (Word Format)
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3. The parties shall number all exhibits consecutively pursuant to Local Rule 24.1.
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Summary: Parties must number all exhibits consecutively under Local Rule 24.1.
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The case number and style of the case should be included in the subject line with the case number first.
Summary: The email subject line should include the case number and case style, with the case number first.
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2. Copies of these instructions shall also be sent electronically in Word or Word compatible format to the Division 8 Law Clerk.
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Summary: Copies of the proposed jury instructions must be sent electronically in Word or Word-compatible format to the Division 8 Law Clerk.
Document Filing Requirements16 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All parties must provide the Court and Court Reporter with a website-formatted witness and exhibit list on the morning of trial.
3. All parties shall provide the Court and the Court Reporter with a witness and exhibit list in the format provided on this website on the morning of trial.
Document Type
Witness And Exhibit List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The parties must provide the court and court reporter with a witness and exhibit list on the morning of trial.
The parties shall provide the Court and the Court Reporter with a Witness and Exhibit List on the morning of trial.
Document Type
Witness And Exhibit List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every motion must be accompanied by a proposed order, which should be emailed to Division 8 chambers in Word or a Word-compatible format.
Pursuant to Local Rule 33.5.5, all motions MUST be accompanied by a proposed order in Word or Word compatible format and should be e-mailed to div8chambers@courts.mo.gov.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The parties must provide the Court with printed clean and annotated copies of the proposed jury instructions on the first day of trial.
2. The parties shall provide the Court with printed sets of both clean AND annotated copies of proposed jury instructions on the day trial begins.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All motions not requesting a hearing must be accompanied by a proposed order in Word or a Word-compatible format, which should be emailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk.
Pursuant to Local Rule 33.5.6, all motions (except those in which a hearing is being requested) must be accompanied by a proposed order in Word or Word compatible format and should be e-mailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk at Div8.cir16@courts.mo.gov.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Pre-Trial Conference Form must identify what the parties have agreed upon and what remains in dispute.
Pre-trial Conference Form must include: a. What the parties have agreed to and what is still at issue.
Document Type
Pretrial Conference Form
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The listed documents, including Form 14 when child support is at issue, must be filed pursuant to Local Rule 68.
A. The following documents are required to be filed pursuant to Local Rule 68. 1. Form 14 (if child support is at issue) 2. Forms 1402A and Form 1402B 3. Confidential Filing Sheet 4. Case Management Statements 5. Pre-Trial Statements 6. Proposed Judgments
Document Type
Required Documents Under Local Rule 68
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
When property is at issue, each party must submit a completed property grid.
If property is at issue, each party must submit a completed property grid.
Document Type
Property Grid
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The parties must submit completed Form 15s to Family Court Resources before mediation can be scheduled.
The parties must fill out and turn in their Form 15’s to Family Court Resources before mediation can be scheduled.
Document Type
Form 15
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A filing of judgment by affidavit must comply in all respects with the Entry of Judgment Upon Affidavit requirements in Local Rule 68.3.1.
Entry of Judgment Upon Affidavit requirements must be followed in all respects pursuant to Local Rule 68.3.1.
Document Type
Judgment By Affidavit
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The trial exhibit list must identify which exhibits both parties agree are admissible.
Exhibit lists for trial are to be marked as to what both parties have agreed upon to be entered as admissible.
Document Type
Trial Exhibit List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A settlement submitted by affidavit requires both parties to have counsel and requires court permission before filing by affidavit.
If the parties have settled and wish to submit by Affidavit, both parties must be represented by counsel. The parties must request permission of the Court to file by Affidavit.
Document Type
Judgment By Affidavit
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The parties must provide the Court and court reporter with the witness and exhibit list on the morning of trial.
The parties shall provide the Court and the court reporter with a witness and exhibit list on the morning of trial.
Document Type
Trial Witness And Exhibit List
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b. The specific relief being requested but not yet agreed to.
Summary: The Pre-Trial Conference Form must specify the relief requested but not yet agreed upon.
Document Type
Pretrial Conference Form
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All witnesses to be called at trial are to be identified by full name and their last known address.
Summary: The pretrial submission must identify every trial witness by full name and last known address.
Document Type
Pretrial Witness List
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Counsel for each party in every domestic case is directed to file a Designation of Lead Attorney of Record pursuant to Local Rule 3.5.1.
Summary: Each party represented by one or multiple attorneys of record must file a Designation of Lead Attorney of Record.
Document Type
Lead Attorney Designation
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All motions and replies to motions should be submitted electronically to the Court Administrator's Office.
II. ALL FILINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY A. All motions and replies to motions should be filed electronically in the Court Administrator's Office.
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All parties must electronically file their Proposed Judgment and email a Word-format copy to the Division 8 Law Clerk no later than one day before trial.
All parties shall electronically file their Proposed Judgment with the Court and provide a copy to the Division 8 Law Clerk via e-mail (Word Format) no later than one (1) day prior to the Trial.
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A completed property grid must be electronically filed and copied by email to the Division 8 Law Clerk.
A completed property grid must be electronically filed and a copy e-mailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk.
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Motions other than continuance motions and replies to motions should be filed in the court administrator’s office.
All motions (except motions for continuance) and replies to motions should be FILED IN THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE.
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Page 2 | D. FILING OF MOTIONS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions in limine must be filed no later than the Friday before trial.
1. Motions in limine shall be filed no later than Friday before trial.
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Page 1 | CRIMINAL CASES
A continuance application must be filed no later than the Wednesday of the week before the case-management or trial setting.
All applications for continuance shall be filed on or before the Wednesday of the week prior to the case management OR trial setting.
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Page 1 | B. CONTINUANCE MOTIONS
The property grid must be provided no later than one day before the earlier pre-trial or trial setting.
Property grid to be provided no later than one (1) day prior to the pre-trial or trial setting, whichever is sooner.
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Each party must email a copy of Form 14 to the Division 8 Law Clerk no later than one day before the earlier pre-trial or trial setting.
All parties shall also provide a copy of their Form 14 to the Division 8 Law Clerk via e-mail no later than one (1) day prior to the Pre-Trial Setting or Trial Setting, whichever is sooner.
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Mediation must be completed before the trial date.
Mediation must be completed prior to the trial date.
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Page 4 | VI. MEDIATION
The exhibit list and each exhibit must be specifically identified and emailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk no later than one day before the earlier pre-trial or trial setting.
The exhibit list and each exhibit is to be identified with specificity and submitted to the Division 8 Law Clerk via e-mail no later than one (1) day prior to the Pre-Trial Setting or Trial Setting, whichever is sooner.
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The witness list must be emailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk no later than one day before the earlier pre-trial or trial setting.
The witness list is to submitted to the Division 8 Law Clerk via e-mail no later than one (1) day prior to the Pre-Trial Setting or Trial Setting, whichever is sooner.
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If no pre-trial conference date is set at the case management conference, the parties may contact the Division 8 Law Clerk to schedule one at least one month before trial.
If a date for pre-trial conference is not set at the case management conference, the parties may contact the Division 8 Law Clerk to schedule pre-trial (at least one month prior to the trial date).
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
An optional courtesy copy of a motion requiring immediate attention may be emailed to Division 8 chambers.
If a motion involves a matter requiring immediate attention, a courtesy copy of the motion may be e-mailed to div8chambers@courts.mo.gov.
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A courtesy copy of a motion requiring immediate attention may be emailed to the Division 8 Law Clerk.
If a motion requires immediate attention, a courtesy copy of the motion may be e-mailed directly to the Division 8 Law Clerk at Div8.cir16@courts.mo.gov.
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Page 1 | II. ALL FILINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
The proposed order should be emailed to Division 8 chambers.
Pursuant to Local Rule 33.5.5, all motions MUST be accompanied by a proposed order in Word or Word compatible format and should be e-mailed to div8chambers@courts.mo.gov.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance from a trial date will be granted only when good cause is shown.
Continuances from a trial date will be granted only for good cause shown.
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Page 1 | B. CONTINUANCE MOTIONS
A continuance from a trial date will be granted only when good cause is shown.
Continuances from a trial date will be granted only for good cause shown.
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A continuance application must be filed on or before the Wednesday of the week before the case management or pretrial conference and comply with Local Rule 34.2.
All applications for continuance shall be filed on or before the Wednesday of the week prior to the case management or pre-trial conference. Applications for Continuance shall comply with Local Rule 34.2.
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Page 2 | III. CONTINUANCE MOTIONS
If an approved judgment cannot be filed before trial, the parties must file a continuance motion or appear on the morning of trial to request a continuance.
If such cannot be filed before the trial date, the parties must file a motion for continuance or appear on the morning of trial to request a continuance for that reason.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The Division 8 Law Clerk may be contacted to arrange courtroom equipment setup or answer questions about pretrial matters.
Please contact the Division 8 Law Clerk to arrange a time to set up any equipment in the courtroom or if you have any other questions regarding pre-trial matters.
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Page 2 | E. PRE-TRIAL MATTERS
Counsel may notify the Division 8 Law Clerk by email when a ripe motion has not yet been ruled upon.
If a motion is ripe, but has not been ruled upon, counsel may bring that to the attention of the Division 8 Law Clerk, preferably via e-mail.
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Page 2 | D. FILING OF MOTIONS
Counsel may notify the Division 8 Law Clerk, preferably by email, when a ripe motion has not been ruled upon.
If a motion is ripe, but has not been ruled upon, counsel may bring that to the attention of the Division 8 Law clerk, preferably via e-mail.
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Page 1 | II. ALL FILINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
If no pretrial-conference date was set at case management, the parties may contact the Division 8 Law Clerk at least one month before trial to schedule one.
If a date for pre-trial conference is not set at the case management conference, the parties may contact the Division 8 Law Clerk, at least one month prior to the trial date, to schedule one.
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Page 2 | E. PRE-TRIAL MATTERS
Questions about the Division 8 trial and courtroom decorum guidelines should be directed to the Law Clerk.
Any questions regarding these guidelines should be directed to the Law Clerk.
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Page 2 | GUIDELINES FOR TRIAL/COURTROOM DECORUM IN DIVISION 8
The Court will address the underlying request when it determines that a motion requires immediate attention.
If the Court determines that the motion requires immediate attention, then the Court will address the underlying request.
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Page 1 | II. ALL FILINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY