Rule 21.05. Misdemeanors – Summons – Contents

The summons shall:

(a) Be in writing and in the name of the State of Missouri;

(b) State the name of the defendant summoned;

(c) Describe the misdemeanor charged;

(d) Be signed by the court or clerk at the court's direction for a specific summons;

(e) Command the defendant to appear before the court at a stated time and place in response thereto; and (f) State whether the defendant may appear remotely by interactive video technology and provide video access information to the defendant.

Committee Notes

This is substantially the same as Fed.R.Crim.P. 4(c)(2).