Instructions for Filing Briefs

All briefs must continue to comply with the requirements of Rule 84.04, 84.05 and 84.06. For more information, see the section on briefs in the ABC’s of Appellate Practice at https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=216542. In addition, all briefs must comply with the word limits set out in Eastern District Special Rule 360.

The electronic version of the brief must be filed in text searchable .pdf and must be signed electronically. The brief must be accompanied by an appendix which shall be filed as a separate document. Service of a brief is accomplished on registered users through the electronic filing system. Service on, and by, non-registered users is accomplished pursuant to Rule 43.01.

If you have any technical questions about electronic filing, such as how to scan documents or attach documents to your filing, please contact the OSCA Help Desk at 1-888-541-4894.

If you have questions about the format of your brief, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 314-539-4300.