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Robert L. (bob) Rice
Biography
Professional career
- “Bob” Rice is an Associate Circuit Judge for Missouri’s 4th Judicial Circuit, appointed in 2020 by Governor Mike Parson, and currently serves the Nodaway County courthouse in Maryville, MO
- Before joining the judiciary, Rice held the role of Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney (elected 2010, retained in 2014 and 2018).
- held the role of an Assistant Public Defender with the Missouri State Public Defender System (2003–2007) He also served as a 4th Circuit Alternative DWI Treatment Court judge
Education
Additional information
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- Rice has been President of the 4th Judicial Circuit Bar Association, held the role of Regional Coordinator for the Supreme Court of Missouri’s Civic Education Committee, and was Past Chair of the 4th Circuit’s Leadership Team on Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Equipment Advance Approval
Statewide
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16 requires advance approval for media equipment used for courtroom coverage and allows the judge to control the number and setup of media personnel and equipment.
Failure to obtain advance approval for equipment may preclude its use in the proceeding.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Device Use In Courtroom
Statewide
Missouri courtroom device use for media coverage is not generally permitted unless authorized by the operating rule, a local court rule, or the judge presiding in the proceeding.
No person may use any device capable of media coverage in a courtroom or court clerk's office unless specifically authorizedMissouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Missouri allows limited video and audio recording for media coverage under COR 16 technical limits, subject to judicial approval and courtroom controls.
Not more than one videographer, using a single device, shall be permitted in the courtroom during a judicial proceeding at any time.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Missouri 4th Judicial Circuit Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
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View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗