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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 575.320 — MO Code / Chapter 575 / Section 575.320
575.320 Misconduct in administration of justice — penalty.
Status: in_force

575.320. Misconduct in administration of justice — penalty. — 1. A public servant, in his or her public capacity or under color of his or her office or employment, commits the offense of misconduct in administration of justice if he or she:

(1) Is charged with the custody of any person accused or convicted of any offense or municipal ordinance violation and he or she coerces, threatens, abuses or strikes such person for the purpose of securing a confession from him or her;

(2) Knowingly seizes or levies upon any property or dispossesses anyone of any lands or tenements without due and legal process, or other lawful authority;

(3) Is a judge and knowingly accepts a plea of guilty from any person charged with a violation of a statute or ordinance at any place other than at the place provided by law for holding court by such judge;

(4) Is a jailer or keeper of a county jail and knowingly refuses to receive, in the jail under his or her charge, any person lawfully committed to such jail on any criminal charge or criminal conviction by any court of this state, or on any warrant and commitment or capias on any criminal charge issued by any court of this state;

(5) Is a law enforcement officer and violates the provisions of section 544.170 by knowingly:

(a) Refusing to release any person in custody who is entitled to such release; or

(b) Refusing to permit a person in custody to see and consult with counsel or other persons; or

(c) Transferring any person in custody to the custody or control of another, or to another place, for the purpose of avoiding the provisions of that section; or

(d) Proffering against any person in custody a false charge for the purpose of avoiding the provisions of that section; or

(6) Orders or suggests to an employee of a political subdivision that such employee shall issue a certain number of traffic citations on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly or other quota basis or that such employee shall increase the number of traffic citations that he or she is currently issuing.

2. The offense of misconduct in the administration of justice is a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491, A.L. 2016 S.B. 765) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.277 — MO Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105.277
105.277 Uniformity of interpretation.
Status: in_force

105.277. Uniformity of interpretation. — This law shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

(L. 1959 S.B. 119 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 148.670 — MO Code / Chapter 148 / Section 148.670
148.670 Taxes returned to county where taxpayer has office — state collection fee — ...
Status: in_force

148.670. Taxes returned to county where taxpayer has office — state collection fee — branch offices, distribution — offices outside state, exclusion. — The director of revenue shall annually, on or before the fifteenth day of December, return all savings association and credit union taxes collected, less two percent thereof which shall be retained by the state for collection, to the county treasury of the county in which the particular taxpayer has its office. If any association operates more than one office or branch in the state of Missouri, the association shall file the return giving the address of each such office or branch and setting forth the total dollar amounts of savings accounts, deposits, or repurchase agreements of each such office. The political subdivisions within which the said office or offices are situated shall share the tax hereby imposed upon the same basis that the dollar amounts of the deposits or accounts bear to the total dollar amount of the deposits or accounts of the association, and the director of revenue shall allocate the tax collected accordingly; provided, that if a taxpayer has an office or offices outside the state of Missouri, the total of the dollar amount of deposits and accounts at an office or offices outside the state of Missouri shall be excluded in determining the total deposits and accounts of the taxpayer. A statement of the exact amount due each political subdivision as determined by applying the local rates of levy to the proceeds of the tax shall accompany each payment. The several county treasurers and the treasurer of St. Louis City are hereby directed to distribute all amounts so received from the director of revenue according to the allocations contained in the statements made by the director of revenue.

(L. 1982 H.B. 949 & 1350) Effective 5-25-82
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.920 — MO Code / Chapter 260 / Section 260.920
260.920 Dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund created — purpose — not to ...
Status: in_force

260.920. Dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund created — purpose — not to be considered total state revenue. — 1. There is hereby created within the state treasury a fund to be known as the "Dry-cleaning Environmental Response Trust Fund". All moneys received from the environmental response surcharges, fees, gifts, bequests, donations and moneys recovered by the state pursuant to sections 260.900 to 260.960 , except for any moneys paid under an agreement with the director or as civil damages, or any other money so designated shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund, and shall be invested to generate income to the fund. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 , the unexpended balance in the dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not be transferred to the general revenue fund.

2. Moneys in the fund may be expended for only the following purposes and for no other governmental * purpose:

(1) The direct costs of administration and enforcement of sections 260.900 to 260.960 ; and

(2) The costs of corrective action as provided in section 260.925 .

3. The state treasurer is authorized to deposit all of the moneys in the dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund in any of the qualified depositories of the state. All such deposits shall be secured in such a manner and shall be made upon such terms and conditions as are now or may hereafter be provided by law relative to state deposits. Interest received on such deposits shall be credited to the dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund.

4. Any funds received pursuant to sections 260.900 to 260.960 and deposited in the dry-cleaning environmental response trust fund shall not be considered a part of "total state revenue" as provided in Sections 17 and 18 of Article X of the Missouri Constitution.

(L. 2000 S.B. 577) Expires 8-28-17; see § 260.965 *Word "government" appears in original rolls.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 40.335 — MO Code / Chapter 40 / Section 40.335
40.335 Forcing a safeguard, court-martial.
Status: in_force

40.335. Forcing a safeguard, court-martial. — Any person subject to sections 40.005 to 40.490 who forces a safeguard shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 103)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 478.690 — MO Code / Chapter 478 / Section 478.690
478.690 Circuit No. 24, number of judges, divisions — when judges elected.
Status: in_force

478.690. Circuit No. 24, number of judges, divisions — when judges elected. — 1. There shall be three circuit judges in the twenty-fourth judicial circuit. These judges shall sit in divisions numbered one, two, and three.

2. The circuit judges in divisions one and two shall be elected in 1982. The governor shall appoint a circuit judge for division three, and that circuit judge shall serve until January 1, 2031. A circuit judge for division three shall be elected in 2030, and every six years thereafter.

(L. 1976 H.B. 1581 § 1, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1991 S.B. 165, A.L. 2025 S.B. 218)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 50.420 — MO Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50.420
50.420 Damages against delinquents.
Status: in_force

50.420. Damages against delinquents. — If he shall not pay the amount thereof, and produce to the clerk of the county commission the treasurer's receipt therefor, within ten days after such balance is ascertained, the clerk shall charge such delinquent ten percent on the amount then due.

(RSMo 1939 § 13818) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12156; 1919 § 9554; 1909 § 3775
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 135.712 — MO Code / Chapter 135 / Section 135.712
135.712 Citation of law — definitions.
Status: in_force

135.712. Citation of law — definitions. — 1. Sections 135.712 to 135.719 and sections 166.700 to 166.720 establish the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" to provide options toward ensuring the education of students in this state.

2. As used in sections 135.712 to 135.719 , the following terms mean:

(1) "Educational assistance organization" , a charitable organization registered in this state that is exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that is certified by the state treasurer, and that allocates all of its annual revenue for educational assistance, except as provided in paragraph (i) * of subdivision (4) of subsection 1 of section 135.714 and as provided in sections 135.712 to 135.719 , derived from contributions for which a credit is claimed under sections 135.712 to 135.719 ;

(2) "Parent" , a parent, guardian, custodian, or other person with authority to act on behalf of the qualified student;

(3) "Program" , the Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts program established under sections 135.712 to 135.719 and sections 166.700 to 166.720 ;

(4) "Qualified student" , the same meaning as used in section 166.700 ;

(5) "Qualifying contribution" , a donation of cash, stocks, bonds, or other marketable securities for purposes of claiming a tax credit under sections 135.712 to 135.719 ;

(6) "Scholarship account" , a savings account created by the Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts program;

(7) "Taxpayer" , any of the following that files a Missouri income tax return and is not a dependent of any other taxpayer:

(a) An individual subject to the state income tax imposed by chapter 143 ;

(b) An individual, firm, partner in a firm, corporation, or shareholder in an S corporation doing business in this state and subject to the state income tax imposed by chapter 143 ; or

(c) An express company that pays an annual tax on its gross receipts in this state under chapter 153 .

(L. 2021 H.B. 349) *Statutory reference to paragraph "(c)" changed to "(i)" in accordance with section 3.060 based on renumbering by S.B. 727, 2024.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 475.355 — MO Code / Chapter 475 / Section 475.355
475.355 Temporary emergency detention.
Status: in_force

475.355. Temporary emergency detention. — 1. If, upon the filing of a petition for the adjudication of incapacity or disability it appears that the respondent, by reason of a mental disorder or intellectual disability or developmental disability, presents a likelihood of serious physical harm to the respondent or others, the respondent may be detained in accordance with the provisions of chapter 632 if suffering from a mental disorder, or chapter 633 if the respondent has an intellectual or developmental disability, pending a hearing on the petition for adjudication.

2. As used in this section, the terms "mental disorder" and "intellectual disability" or "developmental disability" shall be as defined in chapter 630 and the term "likelihood of serious physical harm to the respondent or others" shall be as the term "likelihood of serious harm" is defined in chapter 632 .

3. The procedure for obtaining an order of temporary emergency detention shall be as prescribed by chapter 632 , relating to prehearing detention of mentally disordered persons.

(RSMo 1939 §§ 498, 499, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 352, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 2011 H.B. 555 merged with H.B. 648, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1064, A.L. 2018 S.B. 806) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 499, 500; 1919 §§ 494, 495; 1909 §§ 524, 525
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 92.105 — MO Code / Chapter 92 / Section 92.105
92.105 Intent clause.
Status: in_force

92.105. Intent clause. — It is the intent of sections 92.105 to 92.125 that starting in 2011 voters in any city imposing an earnings tax will decide in local elections to continue the earnings tax. If the majority of local voters vote to continue the earnings tax, it will continue for five years and then will be voted on again. If a majority of voters in any city having an earnings tax vote against continuing the earnings tax, it will be phased out pursuant to section 92.125 in such city over a period of ten years. Further, sections 92.105 to 92.125 prohibit any Missouri city or town that does not, as of November 2, 2010, impose an earnings tax, from imposing such a tax on residents and businesses.

(L. 2010 Adopted by Initiative, Proposition A, November 2, 2010)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.630 — MO Code / Chapter 140 / Section 140.630
140.630 Defendant may make claim for taxes paid — not to affect other defenses.
Status: in_force

140.630. Defendant may make claim for taxes paid — not to affect other defenses. — 1. Any defendant in an action under section 140.600 , in addition to any other defense he may have, may set up in his answer or other pleading, a claim for taxes and interest thereon paid by him or other person under whom he claims the land and may pray that the amount of such taxes and interest, when ascertained by the court or jury, if the judgment of the court be adverse to him, shall be decreed a lien on the land or interest therein.

2. Any such claim shall in no wise affect the merit of any other defense which may be pleaded, but shall be allowed as a matter of course arising out of the litigation.

(RSMo 1939 § 11180, A. 1949 S.B. 1024) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9967; 1919 § 12957; 1909 § 11509
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 173.264 — MO Code / Chapter 173 / Section 173.264
173.264 International economic development exchange program established — eligible ...
Status: in_force

173.264. International economic development exchange program established — eligible students. — There is hereby established as a pilot project the "International Economic Development Exchange Program". The department of economic development, with the advice of the advisory committee established in section 173.265 , shall administer the program, except that the department shall administer the program without additional staff or salary for such program. The program shall be established to encourage international exchanges at industrial and commercial business enterprises for students enrolled in institutions of higher education. Full-time students who attend institutions of higher education in this state shall be eligible for financial assistance to attend the student internship exchange portion of the program in eligible countries other than the United States. Priority shall be given to business internship exchange programs of public and private institutions of higher education in this state, where such programs have been in existence for at least ten successive years prior to December 23, 1997. The program shall include an inventory of the number of students involved in such programs, which shall be maintained by the advisory committee. The program shall also include the development of methods for fostering international trade through exchange programs and through business and entrepreneurial training programs. The program may include the provision of scholarships and other financial assistance in cooperation with the federal government, public and private institutions of higher education, and businesses, to enable students and business people from eligible countries to study and attend training programs in the United States.

(L. 1997 2d Ex. Sess. S.B. 1 § 2 subsec. 1) Effective 12-23-97
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.470 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.470
473.470 Heirs may give bond and prevent sale.
Status: in_force

473.470. Heirs may give bond and prevent sale. — An order prohibiting the sale of property for the payment of obligations of the estate may be granted if any of the persons interested in the estate executes and files in the court a bond in such sum and with such sureties as the court approves, conditioned to pay all obligations of the estate to the extent that the other property of the estate is insufficient therefor, within such time as the court directs. An action may be maintained on such bond by the executor or administrator.

(L. 1955 p. 385 § 172)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.1050 — MO Code / Chapter 210 / Section 210.1050
210.1050 Full school day defined — foster child entitled to full school day of ...
Status: in_force

210.1050. Full school day defined — foster child entitled to full school day of education — commissioner of education to be ombudsman. — 1. For purposes of this section, for pupils in foster care or children placed for treatment in a licensed residential care facility by the department of social services, "full school day" shall mean six hours in which the child is under the guidance and direction of teachers in the educational process.

2. Each pupil in foster care or child placed for treatment in a licensed residential care facility by the department of social services shall be entitled to a full school day of education unless the school district determines that fewer hours are warranted.

3. The commissioner of education, or his or her designee, shall be an ombudsman to assist the family support team and the school district as they work together to meet the needs of children placed for treatment in a licensed residential care facility by the department of social services. The ombudsman shall have the final decision over discrepancies regarding school day length. A full school day of education shall be provided pending the ombudsman's final decision.

4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to infringe upon the rights or due process provisions of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act shall apply and control in decisions regarding school day. Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny any child domiciled in Missouri appropriate and necessary free public education services.

(L. 2009 H.B. 154 merged with S.B. 291)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 383.130 — MO Code / Chapter 383 / Section 383.130
383.130 Definitions.
Status: in_force

383.130. Definitions. — As used in sections 383.130 and 383.133 , the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Disciplinary action" , any final action taken by the board of trustees or similarly empowered officials of a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, owner or operator of a temporary nursing staffing agency, home health agency, nursing home or any nursing facility as such term is defined in chapter 198 , or any entity that employs or contracts with licensed health care professionals to provide health care services to individuals to reprimand, discipline or restrict the practice of a health care professional. Only such reprimands, discipline, or restrictions in response to activities which are also grounds for disciplinary actions according to the professional licensing law for that health care professional shall be considered disciplinary actions for the purposes of this definition;

(2) "Health care professional" , a physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of chapter 334 , a dentist licensed under the provisions of chapter 332 , or a podiatrist licensed under the provisions of chapter 330 , or a pharmacist licensed under the provisions of chapter 338 , a psychologist licensed under the provisions of chapter 337 , or a nurse licensed under the provisions of chapter 335 , while acting within their scope of practice;

(3) "Hospital" , a place devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment or care for not less than twenty-four hours in any week of three or more nonrelated individuals suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity or other abnormal physical conditions; or a place devoted primarily to provide for not less than twenty-four hours in any week medical or nursing care for three or more nonrelated individuals. The term "hospital" does not include convalescent, nursing, shelter or boarding homes as defined in chapter 198 ;

(4) "Licensing authority" , the appropriate board or authority which is responsible for the licensing or regulation of the health care professional;

(5) "Temporary nursing staffing agency" , any person, firm, partnership, or corporation doing business within the state that supplies, on a temporary basis, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses to a hospital, nursing home, or other facility requiring the services of those persons.

(L. 1986 S.B. 663 § 1, A.L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 308, A.L. 2010 H.B. 2226, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.150 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.150
473.150 Remaining executor or administrator to continue.
Status: in_force

473.150. Remaining executor or administrator to continue. — If there is more than one executor of an estate, and the letters of part of them are revoked or surrendered, or part of them dies, those who remain shall discharge all the duties required by law respecting the estate, except that the court, if it finds same to be in the interests of the estate, may revoke the letters testamentary of the surviving executor, and issue letters of administration with the will annexed to the survivor and some other qualified person to whom administration could have been granted if original letters had not been issued.

(RSMo 1939 § 46, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 72) Prior revisions: 1929 § 46; 1919 § 45; 1909 § 53
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 9.305 — MO Code / Chapter 9 / Section 9.305
9.305 Ghost Army recognition day designated for June 6.
Status: in_force

9.305. Ghost Army recognition day designated for June 6. — June sixth is hereby designated as "Ghost Army Recognition Day" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to commemorate the deception missions carried out by the "Ghost Army" that were essential to Allied success in Europe during World War II.

(L. 2020 S.B. 656)