Mo. R. Crim. P. 32.02

As amended through November 19, 2024
Rule 32.02 - Misdemeanors or Felonies-Change of Venue by Agreement

If the parties file a stipulation agreeing upon the transfer of a criminal proceeding triable by jury to a designated court of competent jurisdiction, the court shall order the criminal proceeding transferred to such court. The stipulation shall be filed not later than ten days after the initial plea is entered. The stipulation may be signed by the defendant or the defendant's attorney. Thereafter, no change of venue or change of judge shall be granted to any party stipulating to the change except as provided in Rule 32.09(c) or Rule 32.10. In lieu of transferring the case to the stipulated county, the court may secure a jury from another county as provided by law.

Mo. R. Crim. P. 32.02

Adopted April 20, 1981, eff. 1/1/1982. Amended Feb. 25, 1992, eff. 1/1/1993; 12/21/1993, eff. 1/1/1995; 5/30/1995, eff. 1/1/1996.