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Eastern District of Missouri

E.D. Mo. — local rules, ECF filing procedures, and judges’ standing orders, readable in full.

Civil Rules (69)
1.01 (FRCP 1) Title and Citation
1.02 (FRCP 81) Application and Numbering of Local Rules; Local Patent Rules
1.03 (FRCP 86) Effective Date
1.04 (FRCP 86) Relationship to Prior Rules
1.05 (FRCP 6) Modification of Time Limits
1.06 (FRCP 1) “Judge” Defined
2.01 (FRCP 5, 11) Files and Filing
2.02 (FRCP 3) Forms to be Filed in Civil Cases
2.03 (FRCP 81) Cases Removed to the District Court
2.04 (FRCP 38) Demand for Jury Trial
2.05 (FRCP 3) In Forma Pauperis
2.06 (FRCP 45) Self-Represented Litigant Actions
2.07 (FRCP 3) Divisional Venue
2.08 (FRCP 40, 72, 73) Assignments of Actions and Matters
2.09 (FRCP 7.1 and FRCrP 12.4) Disclosure Statements in Civil and Criminal Cases
2.10 (FRCP 3) The Electronic Case Record and Filing; Exemption
2.11 (FRCP 11) Signatures on Electronic Filings
2.12 (FRCP 5) Service in Electronic Cases
2.13 (FRCP 83) When Electronic Filings are Completed
2.14 (FRCP 6) Technical Failure and Filing Deadlines
2.15 (FRCP 83) Procedures for Electronic Filing
2.16 (FRCP 7) Hyperlinks in Electronically Filed Documents
2.17 (FRCP 5.2) Redaction of Personal Data Identifiers
3.01 (FRCP 26) Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26
3.02 (FRCP 26) Filing of Discovery and Disclosure Materials
3.03 (FRCP 33, 34, 36) Interrogatories, Document Requests, and Requests to Admit
3.04 (FRCP 37) Motions Concerning Discovery and Disclosure
3.05 (FRCRP 12) Disclosure and Motions in Criminal Cases
4.01 (FRCP 7) Motions and Memoranda
4.02 (FRCP 78) Oral Argument or Testimony Regarding Civil Motions
4.03 (FRCP 42) Motions to Consolidate
4.04 (FRCP 7) Communication with the Court
4.05 (FRCP 7) Submission of Motion Package (Rule Repealed)
4.06 (FRCP 83) Motions for Transfer of Venue – Process
4.07 (FRCP 15) Motion for Leave to Amend
5.01 (FRCP 16) Case Management Tracks
5.02 (FRCP 3) Track Preference
5.03 (FRCP 16) Rule 16 Scheduling Conference
5.04 (FRCP 16) Case Management Order
6.01 (FRCP 16) Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation
6.02 (FRCP 16) Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution and Duties of
6.03 (FRCP 16) Neutrals
6.04 (FRCP 16) Communications Concerning Alternative Dispute Resolution
6.05 (FRCP 16) Reporting Requirements
7.01 (FRCP 47, FRCRP 6) Jurors and Juries
7.02 (FRCP 83) Trial Exhibits
8.01 (FRCP 41) Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute
8.02 (FRCP 54) Motions for Attorney’s Fees
8.03 (FRCP 54) Bill of Costs
8.04 (FRCP 41, 54) Assessment of Jury Costs
9.02 (FRCP 56) Social Security Appeals
9.03 (FRCRP 58) Petty Offenses
9.04 (FRCP 71.1) Condemnation Cases
10.01 (FRCP 9) Scope of Admiralty Rules
10.02 (FRCP 9) Actions in Rem: Special Provisions
10.03 (FRCP 9) Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem: General Provisions
11.01 (FRCP 72, 73) General Authority of United States Magistrate Judges
12.02 (FRCP 83) Attorney Discipline
12.03 (FRCP 83) Attorney Admission Fee Non-Appropriated Fund
12.04 (FRCP 83) Former Law Clerks
12.05 (FRCP 83) Law Student Practice
12.06 (FRCP 83) Appointed Counsel’s Fees and Expenses in Civil Cases
12.07 (FRCP 83) Attorney’s Obligations Regarding Appeal
13.01 (FRCRP 32) Probation and Pretrial Service Records
13.02 (FRCP 83) Use of Photographic, Recording and Communication Equipment
13.03 (FRCRP 46) Bonds and Other Sureties
13.04 (FRCP 67) Deposit of Funds with the Court
13.05 (FRCP 83) Sealing of Materials Filed in Civil and Criminal Cases
16 Scheduling Conference, the Alleged Infringer shall produce to the Patent
Electronic Filing (ECF) Procedures
Electronic Case Filing Procedures
District Forms (73)
2241 Habeas Corpus Petition
2254 Habeas Corpus Petition
2255 Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence
[MODEL] Civil Protective Order
Acknowledgment of Gratuitous Services and Waiver - Cooperative Education Program
ADR Compliance Report
Affidavit for Ownership of Bond
Application For Judicial Branch Federal Employment
Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs
Arrest Warrant
Bill of Costs
CD/Tape Order
Civil Complaint
Complaint Of Judicial Misconduct Or Disability
Copy Request Form
Criminal Case Cover Sheet
Deposition Subpoena in a Criminal Case
Designation of Neutral
Disclosure Statement
Document Requests
Electronic Device Policy
Expert Services Authorization
In Court Hourly Worksheet
Limited Representation Appearance
Memorandum for Clerk
Motion and Order Concerning Appointment of Pro Bono Neutral / Financial Application
Motion for Appointment of ADR Pro Bono Limited Scope Counsel
Motion for Appointment of Counsel and Affidavit in Support
Motion for Appointment of Next Friend
Motion to Deposit Funds With the Court and Order to Invest in an Interest Bearing Account
Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and Affidavit in Support - Habeas Cases
Neutral Application
Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons
Notice of Appeal - Civil
Notice of Appeal - Criminal
Notice of Compliance with Local Rule 12.07a
Notice of Filing Exhibit
Notice of Intent to Request Redaction
Notice of Intent to use Process Server
Notice of Non-Court Certified Neutral - Request
Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction (For Attorneys Only)
Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction (For Pro Se Party Only)
Notice Requesting Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Notice to Self-Represented Non-Prisoner Parties re: Electronic Noticing
Order of Referral
Original Filing Form
Original Filing Form
Out of Court Hourly Worksheet
Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint
Pro Bono Neutrals Request for Reimbursement of Services
Pro Bono Panel Application
Pro Se Motion for Compassionate Release
Request for Compensation for Services and reimbursement of Out-of-pocket Expenses
Rule 13.05 Model Forms
Social Security Complaint
Social Security Identification Form
Subpoena To Appear and Testify At A Hearing Or Trial in A Civil Action
Subpoena To Produce Documents, Information, Or Objects In A Criminal Case
Subpoena To Produce Documents, Information, Or Objects Or To Permit Inspection of Premises in A Civil Action
Subpoena To Testify At A Deposition in A Civil Action
Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Criminal Case
Summons in a Civil Action
Summons on Third-Party Complaint
Title VII Employment Discrimination Complaint
Transcript Order
Verification of Signed Original Document
Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Waiver of the Service of Summons
Writ of Execution
Writ of Execution - Certificate of Service
Writ of Execution - Interrogatories Directed to Garnishee
Writ of Execution - Notice of Execution
Writ of Execution - Summons of Garnishee
National (AO) forms used in every district are searchable too — try “AO 440” or “subpoena to testify at a deposition” in Search.
Standing Orders & Judge Procedures (38)
Court-wide (19)
Amendment 821 FPD Order
Amendment 821 Order Access to Sealed Documents
Amendment 821 Order Scheduling
Attorney Admission Fee Non-Appropriated Fund
Attorney Client Visits Cape Girardeau
Compassionate Release
Document Requests
Electronic Device Policy
Federal Protective Services
Fish and Wildlife Service
Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
National Parks Service
Pardon Investigation Requests
Pro Se Amendment 821 Motions
Procedures for Access and Management of Restricted or Sealed Documents
Sentencing Procedures
Speedy Trial Act – Business of the Court: Phase 2 of the Government Shutdown
Transcript Rates
Veterans Affairs
Abbie Crites Leoni (1)
ACL updated 6-01-2026.pdf — Abbie Crites Leoni
Audrey G Fleissig (1)
Requirements — Audrey G Fleissig
Catherine D Perry (1)
CDP updated 04 06 2026.pdf — Catherine D Perry
Henry E Autrey (1)
Requirements — Henry E Autrey
John M Bodenhausen (1)
Requirements — John M Bodenhausen
John Ross (1)
Requirements — John Ross
Joseph S Dueker (1)
Requirements — Joseph S Dueker
Joshua M Divine (2)
Case Management Order Template — Joshua M Divine
Requirements — Joshua M Divine
Maria Lanahan (1)
Judge Lanahan Requirements.pdf — Maria Lanahan
Noelle C Collins (1)
Requirements — Noelle C Collins
Rodney H Holmes (1)
Requirements — Rodney H Holmes
Rodney W Sippel (1)
Requirements — Rodney W Sippel
Sarah E Pitlyk (1)
SEP Requirements as of 4-16-2026.pdf — Sarah E Pitlyk
Shirley Padmore Mensah (1)
Requirements — Shirley Padmore Mensah
Stephen N Limbaugh Jr (1)
Requirements — Stephen N Limbaugh Jr
Stephen R Clark (2)
Judge Clark’s Order Rescinding his Fifth Standing Order. — Stephen R Clark
Requirements — Stephen R Clark
Stephen R Welby (1)
Requirements — Stephen R Welby
Tip: everything on this page is also retrievable in Search (“E.D. Mo. LR 7.1”) and cited by Ask.