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MO Rev Stat § 543.210 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 543 - Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases|Section 543.210 - Jury — number — selection.

Effective - 02 Jan 1979   543.210. Jury — number — selection. — If the case is thereafter tried before an associate circuit judge, the jury shall be composed of twelve persons, unless a less number shall be agreed upon, but not less than six. The selection of the jury and the practice and procedure relative to the jury in a case tried before an associate circuit judge shall be the same as in a case tried before a circuit judge except as otherwise provided herein. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3826, A.L. 1945 p. 750 § 21, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3436; 1919 § 3781; 1909 § 4989  Effective 1-02-79
MO Rev Stat § 543.220 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 543 - Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases|Section 543.220 - Proceedings, how governed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   543.220. Proceedings, how governed. — 1. All proceedings upon the trial of misdemeanors and infractions before associate circuit judges shall be governed by the practice in criminal cases before circuit judges, so far as the same may be applicable, and in respect to which no provision is made by statute.  2. All proceedings upon the trial of infractions before associate circuit judges shall be governed by the practice in criminal cases before circuit judges, so far as the same may be applicable, and in respect to which no provision is made by statute, except that there shall be no right to a jury trial. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3836, A.L. 1945 p. 750 § 29, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3446; 1919 § 3791; 1909 § 4999
MO Rev Stat § 543.270 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 543 - Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases|Section 543.270 - Fine payable in installments.

Effective - 28 Aug 2019, 3 histories   543.270. Fine payable in installments. — When a fine is assessed by a municipal judge, associate circuit judge, or circuit judge, it shall be within his or her discretion to provide for the payment of the fine on an installment basis under such terms and conditions as he or she may deem appropriate. In no event shall the recovery of costs incurred by a municipality or county for the detention, imprisonment, or holding of any person be the subject of any condition of probation, nor shall the failure to pay such costs be the sole basis for the issuance of a warrant. ­­-------- (L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 2019 H.B. 192)
MO Rev Stat § 543.335 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 543 - Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases|Section 543.335 - Appeal — records, how kept.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   543.335. Appeal — records, how kept. — In any case tried with a jury before an associate circuit judge or on assignment under procedures applicable before circuit judges, or in any misdemeanor case or county ordinance violation case, a record shall be kept and any person aggrieved by a judgment rendered in any such case may have an appeal upon that record to the appropriate appellate court. At the discretion of the judge, but in compliance with the rules of the supreme court, the record may be a stenographic record or one made by the utilization of electronic, magnetic, or mechanical sound or video recording devices. Whenever an appeal is taken in a case recorded by means other than a court reporter, the clerk of the court or division in control thereof shall forward the tape or record or whatever device used therefor to the clerk of the supreme court or to the clerk of the court of appeals wherein the appeal is lodged. The supreme court and the courts of appeals may arrange for the written transcript of the testimony so preserved pursuant to rules and procedures promulgated by the supreme court. ­­-------- (L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1984 S.B. 602, A.L. 1997 S.B. 248)
MO Rev Stat § 544.010 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.010 - Magistrate defined.

Effective - 02 Jan 1979   544.010. Magistrate defined. — The term "magistrate", as used in this chapter, shall mean those officers authorized by section 542.020 to issue process to preserve the peace, unless from the context of the law it appears that the term refers to magistrates created by Section 18 of Article V of the Constitution in effect on and prior to January 1, 1979, in which event the term shall mean an associate circuit judge or a division of the circuit court presided over by an associate circuit judge. ­­-------- (1949 H.B. 2141 § 544.01, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)  Effective 1-02-79
MO Rev Stat § 544.020 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.020 - Issuance of warrant upon complaint.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   544.020. Issuance of warrant upon complaint. — Whenever complaint shall be made, in writing and upon oath, to any associate circuit judge setting forth that a felony has been committed, and the name of the person accused thereof, it shall be the duty of such associate circuit judge to issue a warrant reciting the accusation, and commanding the officer to whom it shall be directed forthwith to take the accused and bring him before such associate circuit judge, to be dealt with according to law. The complaint may be made and the warrant may be issued via facsimile or other electronic means. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3857, A. 1949 H.B. 2141, A.L. 2004 S.B. 1211)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3467; 1919 § 3812; 1909 § 5020  (1955) After individual had been arrested on complaint filed in magistrate court on murder charge, probate court had no jurisdiction of proceeding to have him committed as indigent insane person. State ex rel. Lamar v. Impey, 365 Mo. 437, 283 S.W.2d 480.
MO Rev Stat § 544.030 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.030 - Issuance of warrants by associate circuit judge.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.030. Issuance of warrants by associate circuit judge. — Warrants authorized by law to be issued in criminal cases may be under the hand of the associate circuit judge issuing the same, and shall be as valid and effectual, in all respects, as if sealed. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 4179)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3789; 1919 § 4135; 1909 § 5340
MO Rev Stat § 544.040 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.040 - Bail, associate circuit judge may grant, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1972   544.040. Bail, associate circuit judge may grant, when. — If the offense charged is a bailable one, the associate circuit judge who issued the warrant may, at the request of the person arrested, release him as provided in section 544.455 for his appearance at the next term of the court having jurisdiction of the offense. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3858, A.L. 1972 H.B. 1160)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3468; 1919 § 3813; 1909 § 5021  (1959) Where defendant was arrested in 1956 on his release from state penitentiary on a 1953 warrant charging him with forgery and after his release gave a bond on the postponement of his preliminary hearing, the offense was barred by limitations since an information or indictment was not filed in three years, and the bond consequently was invalid. State v. Haverstick (Mo.), 326 S.W.2d 92.
MO Rev Stat § 544.050 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.050 - Recognizances.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.050. Recognizances. — All recognizances required or authorized to be taken in any criminal proceedings in open court, by any court of record, shall be entered on the minutes of such court and the substance thereof shall be read to the person recognized. All other recognizances in any criminal matter or proceeding, or in any proceeding of a similar nature, shall be in writing and shall be subscribed by the parties to be bound thereby. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 4180)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3790; 1919 § 4136; 1909 § 5341
MO Rev Stat § 544.060 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.060 - Issuance of warrants by clerk upon indictments.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.060. Issuance of warrants by clerk upon indictments. — When an indictment is found, the court may direct the clerk to issue a warrant returnable forthwith; and if no order is made he must issue warrants upon all indictments as soon as practicable after the close of the term, unless otherwise ordered by the judge or prosecuting attorney; provided, that no warrants shall be issued for persons who may be in custody at the time of the finding of such indictment, and in cases where two or more indictments are found against one person, but one warrant shall be issued, which shall enumerate the several offenses charged in the indictments. At the time of issuing a warrant, the clerk shall issue subpoenas for the witnesses on behalf of the state, but such subpoenas shall not be served until the defendant is arrested or in custody. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3956)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3567; 1919 § 3910; 1909 § 5117
MO Rev Stat § 544.070 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.070 - Issuance of process.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.070. Issuance of process. — A warrant or other process for the arrest of the defendant indicted may be issued by the court in which such indictment shall have been found or may be pending, or by the judge or clerk thereof, or by any judge of the supreme court, and by no other officers, and may be directed to and executed in any county in this state. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3955)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3566; 1919 § 3909; 1909 § 5116
MO Rev Stat § 544.080 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.080 - Issuance of warrant to sheriff — execution.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.080. Issuance of warrant to sheriff — execution. — The warrant shall issue to the sheriff of the county where the indictment or information is filed, unless the prosecuting attorney directs it to be issued to some other county; warrants may be issued to different counties at the same time. The sheriff must execute the warrant and subpoenas immediately after receiving them. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3957)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3568; 1919 § 3911; 1909 § 5118
MO Rev Stat § 544.090 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.090 - Warrants, where executed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   544.090. Warrants, where executed. — Warrants issued by those persons vested by Section 1 of Article V of the Constitution of Missouri with the judicial power of the state may be executed in any part of this state. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3859, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3469; 1919 § 3814; 1909 § 5022
MO Rev Stat § 544.100 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.100 - Arrest in another county — procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1949   544.100. Arrest in another county — procedure. — If the person against whom any warrant granted by an associate circuit judge, mayor or chief officer of a city or town shall be issued, escape or be in any other county, it shall be the duty of any associate circuit judge authorized to issue a warrant in the county in which such offender may be or is suspected to be, on proof of the handwriting of the associate circuit judge issuing the warrant to endorse his name thereon, and thereupon the offender may be arrested in such county by the officer bringing such warrant, or any officer within the county within which the warrant is so endorsed; and any such warrant may be executed in any county within this state by the officer to whom it is directed, if the clerk of the county commission of the county in which the warrant was issued shall endorse upon or annex to the warrant his certificate, with the seal of said commission affixed thereto, that the officer who issued such warrant was at the time an acting officer fully authorized to issue the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3860, A. 1949 H.B. 2141)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3470; 1919 § 3815; 1909 § 5023
MO Rev Stat § 544.110 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.110 - Escape to another county when guilty of felony.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.110. Escape to another county when guilty of felony. — When any person who shall have committed a felony in one county shall escape into another, any associate circuit judge within the county in which such offender may be found may, upon complaint in writing and upon oath being made before him charging such person with such offense, issue his warrant for the apprehension of such offender, and the officer making the arrest shall convey the prisoner to the county in which the offense is charged to have been committed, as prescribed in section 544.260. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3861)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3471; 1919 § 3816; 1909 § 5024
MO Rev Stat § 544.120 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.120 - Attempted escape of felon, officers to pursue — arrest.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.120. Attempted escape of felon, officers to pursue — arrest. — Whenever any felony shall be committed, and the offender attempt to escape, public notice thereof shall be immediately given, at all places near where the same was committed, and pursuit shall be forthwith made after the offender by sheriffs, coroners and constables, and all others who shall be thereto required by any such officers; and the offender may be arrested by any such officer or his assistants without warrant. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3882)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3492; 1919 § 3837; 1909 § 5045
MO Rev Stat § 544.130 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.130 - Attempted escape, proceeding after arrest.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.130. Attempted escape, proceeding after arrest. — When any person shall be so pursued and arrested, he shall be immediately taken before some associate circuit judge authorized to act under the provisions of this chapter, who shall proceed thereon in the same manner as if the prisoner had been arrested on a warrant. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3883)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3493; 1919 § 3838; 1909 § 5046
MO Rev Stat § 544.145 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.145 - Governor may offer reward for escaped felon — payment.

Effective - 28 Aug 1957   544.145. Governor may offer reward for escaped felon — payment. — The governor may offer a reward of not to exceed three hundred dollars for the apprehension and delivery to the proper sheriff or other officer designated by him, of any person charged with or convicted of a felony and who has broken prison, escaped or fled from justice and absconded or secreted himself. The proper sheriff on delivery of the fugitive shall give his receipt therefor and the governor, upon presentation of the receipt, shall certify the amount of the reward to the commissioner of administration for payment out of the state treasury. ­­-------- (L. 1957 p. 378 § 544.155)
MO Rev Stat § 544.150 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.150 - Reward by county commission.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.150. Reward by county commission. — Whenever the county commission of any county in this state, or any two commissioners thereof in vacation, shall be satisfied that any felony has been committed in said county, such commission or commissioners may, at their discretion, offer a standing reward of not exceeding five hundred dollars for the apprehension and arrest of the person or persons committing the same, which reward shall be paid out of the county treasury; but in no instance shall any reward, or any part thereof, be paid to any person who may be entitled thereto until final conviction of the defendant. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3890)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3500; 1919 § 3845; 1909 § 5053
MO Rev Stat § 544.160 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.160 - Escaped prisoner may be retaken after term expires.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.160. Escaped prisoner may be retaken after term expires. — If any person sentenced to imprisonment in a county jail or in the penitentiary on a conviction for a criminal offense shall escape, he may be pursued, retaken and imprisoned again, notwithstanding the term for which he was sentenced to be imprisoned may have expired at the time he is retaken, and remain so imprisoned until tried for such escape, or until he be discharged by a failure to prosecute therefor. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 4318)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3924; 1919 § 3172; 1909 § 4390
MO Rev Stat § 544.180 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.180 - Arrest.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.180. Arrest. — An arrest is made by an actual restraint of the person of the defendant, or by his submission to the custody of the officer, under authority of a warrant or otherwise. The officer must inform the defendant by what authority he acts, and must also show the warrant if required. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3959)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3570; 1919 § 3913; 1909 § 5120  CROSS REFERENCE:  Detention of one as shoplifter not false arrest, 537.125  (1954) Under Missouri law a private person may make an arrest on showing of actual commission of a felony and reasonable grounds to suspect the accused. Richardson v. U.S., 217 F.2d 696. (1960) Officer has a right to rely upon the presumption of the constitutionality of statute or city ordinance notwithstanding such ordinance or statute is subsequently declared to be void. Accordingly, the validity of the ordinance under which arrest was made would not be decided by the court in action for false imprisonment. Manson v. Wabash Railroad Co. (Mo.), 338 S.W.2d 54. (1973) A private citizen may make an arrest without a warrant on a showing of commission of a felony and reasonable grounds to suspect the arrested party. State v. Fritz (Mo.), 490 S.W.2d 46.
MO Rev Stat § 544.190 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.190 - Rights of officer in making arrests.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   544.190. Rights of officer in making arrests. — If, after notice of the intention to arrest the defendant, he either flee or forcibly resist, the officer may use all necessary means to effect the arrest. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3960)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3571; 1919 § 3914; 1909 § 5121  (1976) This section and § 559.040 held unconstitutional as a violation of due process as guaranteed by the fifth and fourteenth amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Caveat, this is a four to three decision and may be considered by the supreme court. Mattis v. Schnarr (C.A. Mo.), 547 F.2d 1007. (1980) A jury is fully capable of understanding the term "necessary means" without further definition. Davis v. Moore (A.), 601 S.W.2d 316.
MO Rev Stat § 544.193 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.193 - Strip searches prohibited, when — how executed if authorized.

Effective - 28 Aug 1980   544.193. Strip searches prohibited, when — how executed if authorized. — 1. As used in sections 544.193 to 544.197:  (1) "Body cavity search" means the inspection of a person's anus or genitalia, including but not limited to inspections conducted visually, manually or by means of any physical instrument.  (2) "Strip search" means the removal or rearrangement of some or all of the clothing of a person so as to permit an inspection of the genitals, buttocks, anus, breasts or undergarments of such person, including but not limited to inspections conducted visually, manually or by means of any physical instrument.  2. No person arrested or detained for a traffic offense or an offense which does not constitute a felony may be subject to a strip search or a body cavity search by any law enforcement officer or employee unless there is probable cause to believe that such person is concealing a weapon, evidence of the commission of a crime or contraband.  3. All strip searches and body cavity searches conducted by law enforcement officers or employees in this state shall be performed by persons of the same sex as the person being searched, and shall be conducted on premises where the search cannot be observed by any person other than the persons physically conducting the search, except that nothing herein shall be interpreted to prohibit a readily available person from being present at the request and consent of the person being searched.  4. A body cavity search of any person detained or arrested for a traffic offense or an offense which does not constitute a felony may only be conducted pursuant to a duly executed search warrant, under sanitary conditions and by a physician, registered nurse or practical nurse, licensed to practice in this state.  5. Every law enforcement officer or employee conducting a strip search or body cavity search shall:  (1) Obtain the written permission of the person in command of the law enforcement agency in which the strip search or body cavity search is to be conducted authorizing the strip search or body cavity search; and  (2) Prepare a report regarding the strip search or body cavity search. The report shall include:  (a) The written permission required in subdivision (1) above;  (b) The name of the person searched;  (c) The name of the persons conducting the search;  (d) The time, date and place of the search. ­­A copy of the report shall be furnished to the person who was searched. ­­-------- (L. 1980 H.B. 982 § 1)
MO Rev Stat § 544.195 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 544 - Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail|Section 544.195 - Rights and remedies of person wronged.

Effective - 28 Aug 1980   544.195. Rights and remedies of person wronged. — 1. Nothing in sections 544.193 to 544.197 shall be construed as limiting any common law or statutory rights of any person regarding any action for damages or injunctive relief, or as precluding the prosecution under another provision of law of any law enforcement official or employee who has violated sections 544.193 to 544.197.  2. Any person who suffers actual damage as a result of the violation of sections 544.193 to 544.197 may bring a private civil action in the circuit court of any county in which any defendant resides or in which the search complained of occurred or in which any plaintiff resides and a defendant may be found, to recover actual damages. In addition to actual damages, the court may, in its discretion, also award punitive damages and such equitable relief as it deems necessary and proper. The court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party, which attorney's fees shall be based on the amount of time reasonably expended by an attorney on behalf of the prevailing party. ­­-------- (L. 1980 H.B. 962 § 2)