Rule 6.2.2.4 - Case Assignment


4. The following are exceptions to the method of assignment as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this rule:

(a) The following actions shall be filed in Kansas City and initially assigned to a Kansas City division, and are subject to reassignment by the Presiding Judge upon an order granting a change of venue or as provided for by 478.461.2(4):

(1) Applications for a trial de novo from the Kansas City Municipal Division and The City of Grandview Municipal Division which shall be assigned as provided by the Presiding Judge.

(2) Applications for hearing on a refusal to submit to a chemical test and petitions for trial de novo, filed pursuant to Section 302.535 RSMo where the proceeding arises out of an arrest made in Jackson County by the Kansas City Police Department or The City of Grandview Police Department. All applications filed under this subsection shall include the name of the police agency involved in the arrest.

(3) All suits for enforcement of mechanic's liens on real estate situated in Kaw township.

(b) The following actions shall be filed in Independence and initially assigned to an Independence division, and are subject to reassignment by the Presiding Judge upon an order granting a change of venue or as provided for by 478.461.2(4):

(1) Applications for a trial de novo in cases in the Municipal Division of Independence or any municipality other than the City of Kansas City Municipal Division or the City of Grandview Municipal Division which shall be assigned as provided by the Presiding Judge.

(2) Applications for hearing on a refusal to submit to a chemical test and petitions for trial de novo, filed pursuant to Section 302.535 RSMo where the proceeding arises out of an arrest made in Jackson County by any police agency other than the Kansas City Police Department or The City of Grandview Police Department. All applications filed under this subsection shall include the name of the police agency involved in the arrest.







Effective 08/26/2024