Mo. R. Civ. P. 47.01
As amended through October 1, 2024
Every term of court shall commence and convene by operation of law at the time fixed by statute or local court rule without any act, order or formal opening by a judge, the judges or other officials, and shall continue to be open at all times until and including the day preceding the next regular term, on which day it shall expire by operation of law.
Mo. R. Civ. P. 47.01