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MO Rev Stat § 595.105 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.105 - Funding for shelters for victims of domestic violence and agencies providing services for certain crime victims.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   595.105. Funding for shelters for victims of domestic violence and agencies providing services for certain crime victims. — Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1* of section 595.055 to the contrary, the director may allocate and distribute money in the fund to provide financial assistance to shelters for victims of domestic violence, and agencies that provide domestic violence or sexual assault direct services, emergency services, crisis intervention and victim advocacy. ­­-------- (L. 1988 H.B. 1195 § 2, A.L. 1989 H.B. 502, et al., A.L. 1992 S.B. 457, A.L. 1998 S.B. 722)  *Subsection 1 of section 595.055 was repealed by H.B. 1355, 2018.
MO Rev Stat § 595.200 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.200 - Definitions.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   595.200. Definitions. — The following words as used in sections 595.200 to 595.215 shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:  (1) "Crime", an act which would constitute a violation of any criminal statute including any act which may result in an adjudication of delinquency;  (2) "Custodial authority", the chief administrative officer or official in charge of a municipal detention facility, a county jail, a correctional facility operated by the department of corrections, a mental health facility or the division of youth services or any agency thereof;  (3) "Disposition", the sentencing or determination of penalty or punishment to be imposed upon a person convicted of a crime or found delinquent or against whom a finding of sufficient facts for conviction or finding of delinquency is made;  (4) "Family member", a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a victim;  (5) "Restitution", money or services which a court orders a defendant to pay or render to a victim as part of the disposition;  (6) "Victim", a natural person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime. The term "victim" also includes the family members of a minor, incompetent or a homicide victim;  (7) "Witness", any person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify for the prosecution whether or not any action or proceeding has yet been commenced. The term "witness" shall include persons employed in the administration of criminal justice who are testifying in the course of their employment, except that such persons shall not be entitled to any witness fees. ­­-------- (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 12, A.L. 1993 S.B. 19)
MO Rev Stat § 595.206 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.206 - Victims eligible for services.

Effective - 28 Aug 1986   595.206. Victims eligible for services. — A victim has the rights and is eligible for the services set forth in sections 595.200 to 595.215 only if such victim reported the crime to law enforcement authorities within five days of its occurrence or discovery, unless the prosecuting attorney finds that a good cause existed for not having done so. ­­-------- (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 14)
MO Rev Stat § 595.210 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.210 - Victims of sexually violent offenses, right to testify at parole hearings.

Effective - 13 Jul 2005   595.210. Victims of sexually violent offenses, right to testify at parole hearings. — Any victim of a sexually violent offense, as defined in section 632.480, shall have the right to testify at any parole hearing scheduled for the sexually violent predator, as defined in section 632.480, who victimized such person, provided that the sexually violent predator is being considered for parole from imprisonment for a crime which arose out of such sexually violent predator's escape or attempted escape from commitment as a sexually violent predator under chapter 632. Such crimes shall not be limited to the crimes of escape or attempted escape, but shall include any crime which was committed during the course of the sexually violent predator's escape or attempted escape from commitment as a sexually violent predator. ­­-------- (L. 2005 H.B. 353)  Effective 7-13-05
MO Rev Stat § 595.212 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.212 - Prosecuting attorneys to maintain program to afford rights to victims and witnesses — funding and approval of agency programs.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   595.212. Prosecuting attorneys to maintain program to afford rights to victims and witnesses — funding and approval of agency programs. — 1. Each prosecuting attorney shall create and maintain, but not be limited to, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in sections 595.200 to 595.215.  2. State funding shall be only for rights and services actually afforded victims and witnesses of crimes as set forth in sections 595.200 to 595.215. State and local government agencies which seek state funding shall have an operating victims' services program before said agency seeks state funding. The attorney general's office through the Missouri office of prosecution services utilizing existing staff and volunteers shall approve agency programs before such agency seeks state funding. Said approved programs shall be funded by the general assembly within the limits of funds appropriated for such purposes. ­­-------- (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 16, A.L. 1992 S.B. 638, A.L. 1993 S.B. 19)
MO Rev Stat § 595.215 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.215 - Duty of cooperation for prosecutor, law enforcement and social service agencies.

Effective - 28 Aug 1986   595.215. Duty of cooperation for prosecutor, law enforcement and social service agencies. — The prosecuting attorney, local law enforcement agencies, local social services agencies, and court shall cooperate to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in sections 595.200 to 595.215. ­­-------- (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 17)
MO Rev Stat § 595.218 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.218 - Construction of provisions, no cause of action created against public employees or agencies.

Effective - 28 Aug 1986   595.218. Construction of provisions, no cause of action created against public employees or agencies. — Nothing in sections 595.200 to 595.215 shall be construed as creating a cause of action on behalf of any person against any public employee, public agency, the state or any agency responsible for the enforcement of rights and provisions of services set forth in sections 595.200 to 595.215. ­­-------- (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 18)
MO Rev Stat § 595.223 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.223 - Polygraph tests and psychological stress evaluator exams not permitted, when.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017   595.223. Polygraph tests and psychological stress evaluator exams not permitted, when. — No prosecuting or circuit attorney, peace officer, governmental official, or employee of a law enforcement agency shall request or require a victim of an offense under chapter 566, or a victim of an offense of domestic assault or stalking to submit to any polygraph test or psychological stress evaluator exam as a condition for proceeding with a criminal investigation of such offense. ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 583, A.L. 2013 H.B. 215, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)  Transferred 2014; formerly 566.224; Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 595.226 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.226 - Identifiable information in court records to be redacted, when — access to information permitted, when — disclosure of identifying information regarding defendant, when.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories   595.226. Identifiable information in court records to be redacted, when — access to information permitted, when — disclosure of identifying information regarding defendant, when. — 1. After August 28, 2007, any information contained in any court record, whether written or published on the internet, including any visual or aural recordings that could be used to identify or locate any victim of an offense under chapter 566 or a victim of domestic assault or stalking shall be closed and redacted from such record prior to disclosure to the public. Identifying information shall include the name, home or temporary address, telephone number, Social Security number, place of employment, or physical characteristics, including an unobstructed visual image of the victim's face or body.  2. If the court determines that a person or entity who is requesting identifying information of a victim has a legitimate interest in obtaining such information, the court may allow access to the information, but only if the court determines that disclosure to the person or entity would not compromise the welfare or safety of such victim, and only after providing reasonable notice to the victim and after allowing the victim the right to respond to such request.   3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, the judge presiding over a case under chapter 566 or a case of domestic assault or stalking shall have the discretion to publicly disclose identifying information regarding the defendant which could be used to identify or locate the victim of the crime. The victim may provide a statement to the court regarding whether he or she desires such information to remain closed. When making the decision to disclose such information, the judge shall consider the welfare and safety of the victim and any statement to the court received from the victim regarding the disclosure.  ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 583, A.L. 2009 H.B. 177 & H.B. 622, A.L. 2013 H.B. 215, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491, A.L. 2016 H.B. 1562) Transferred 2014; formerly 566.226; Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 595.229 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.229 - Plea bargain, sentencing, victim's right to appear or make statement — notice to victim.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017   595.229. Plea bargain, sentencing, victim's right to appear or make statement — notice to victim. — 1. Prior to the acceptance of a plea bargain by the court with respect to any person who has pled guilty to an offense after initially being charged with a felony, the court shall allow the victim of such offense to submit a written statement or appear before the court personally or by counsel for the purpose of making a statement. The statement shall relate solely to the facts of the case and any personal injuries or financial loss incurred by the victim. A member of the immediate family of the victim may appear personally or by counsel to make a statement if the victim has died or is otherwise unable to appear as a result of the offense committed by the defendant.  2. At the time of sentencing of any person who has pled guilty or been found guilty of a felony offense, the victim of such offense may appear before the court personally or by counsel for the purpose of making a statement or may submit a written statement. The statement shall relate solely to the facts of the case and any personal injuries or financial loss incurred by the victim. A member of the immediate family of the victim may appear personally or by counsel to make a statement if the victim has died or is otherwise unable to appear as a result of the offense committed by the defendant.  3. The prosecuting attorney shall inform the victim or shall inform a member of the immediate family of the victim if the victim is dead or otherwise is unable to make a statement as a result of the offense committed by the defendant of the right to make a statement pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 of this section. If the victim or member of the immediate family supplies a stamped, self-addressed envelope, the prosecutor shall send notice of the time and location that the court will hear the guilty plea or render sentence. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 618 & 562 § 1, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)  Transferred 2014; formerly 557.041; Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 595.232 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 595 - Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services|Section 595.232 - Identity theft — rights of victims — definition — incident reports, discretion of law enforcement not affected.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017   595.232. Identity theft — rights of victims — definition — incident reports, discretion of law enforcement not affected. — 1. Notwithstanding that jurisdiction may lie elsewhere for investigation and prosecution of an offense of identity theft, victims of identity theft have the right to contact the local law enforcement agency where the victim is domiciled and request that an incident report about the identity theft be prepared and filed. The victim may also request from the local law enforcement agency to receive a copy of the incident report. The law enforcement agency may share the incident report with law enforcement agencies located in other jurisdictions.  2. As used in this section, "incident report" means a loss or other similar report prepared and filed by a local law enforcement agency.  3. Nothing in this section shall interfere with the discretion of a local law enforcement agency to allocate resources for investigations of crimes or to provide an incident report as permitted in this section. An incident report prepared and filed under this section shall not be an open case for purposes of compiling open case statistics. ­­-------- (L. 2008 H.B. 1384 and H.B. 2157, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)  Transferred 2014; formerly 570.222; Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 600.011 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 600 - Public Defenders|Section 600.011 - Definitions.

Effective - 28 Aug 2013   600.011. Definitions. — The following words and phrases as used in this chapter have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:  (1) "Assigned counsel" means private attorneys who are hired by the state public defender director to handle the cases of eligible persons from time to time on a case basis;  (2) "Assistant public defender", a staff attorney within a particular public defender office responsible for the handling of cases of eligible persons;  (3) "Commission", the public defender commission;  (4) "Defender(s)", includes both attorneys which serve as staff attorneys in the state defender system and contract counsel, but does not include secretarial, investigative, social service, or paraprofessional staff;  (5) "Deputy director", the attorney or attorneys appointed by the commission to assist the state public defender director and to temporarily exercise the duties and powers of the director in his or her absence or upon his or her resignation, pending the commission's appointment of a new director;  (6) "Deputy district defender", an attorney who assists the district defender in the management and supervision of a public defender district office and performs the duty of the district defender in his or her absence;  (7) "Director", the state public defender director;  (8) "District defender", the managing attorney in charge of a public defender district office;  (9) "Division director", an employee responsible for the supervision and management of multiple district offices or areas of statewide responsibility as assigned by the director, or both;  (10) "Eligible person", a person who falls within the financial rules for legal representation at public expense prescribed by section 600.086;  (11) "State public defender system", a system for providing defense services to every jurisdiction within the state by means of a centrally administered organization having a full-time staff. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1169, A.L. 2013 H.B. 215)
MO Rev Stat § 600.015 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 600 - Public Defenders|Section 600.015 - Public defender commission created — appointment, terms, expenses, meetings, vacancies — director to be ex officio member.

Effective - 01 Apr 1982   600.015. Public defender commission created — appointment, terms, expenses, meetings, vacancies — director to be ex officio member. — 1. There is hereby created the "Public Defender Commission". The commission shall be composed of seven members, four of whom shall be lawyers, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. No more than four members shall be of the same political party.  2. Upon the expiration of the terms of the persons who are members of the commission on April 1, 1982, the term of office of each commissioner thereafter appointed shall be six years from the time of his appointment and qualification and until his successor shall qualify. Vacancies in the commission shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term. Commissioners may succeed themselves.  3. The state public defender director shall, upon appointment, become an ex officio member of the commission without vote and shall participate in all meetings of the commission except during discussions relating to renewal of his term or to his removal from his office and such other matters as the commission may designate.  4. The commission shall meet on a regular basis and shall be presided over by a chairperson elected by its members.  5. Commission members shall receive no salaries, but shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties. ­­-------- (L. 1972 H.B. 1314 § 2, A.L. 1976 H.B. 1095, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1169)  Effective 4-01-82
MO Rev Stat § 600.017 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 600 - Public Defenders|Section 600.017 - Commission, powers and duties.

Effective - 01 Apr 1982   600.017. Commission, powers and duties. — The commission shall have the following powers together with all powers incident thereto or necessary for the performance thereof:  (1) To select the director, deputy directors and public defenders;  (2) To draw up procedures, with the assistance of the director, for the selection of public defenders, assistant public defenders, and deputy public defenders and staff assistants;  (3) Receive client complaints when not resolved by the defender agency, review office performance, and monitor the performance of the director;  (4) Assist in insuring the independence of the state public defender system by educating the public regarding constitutional requirements and the function of the defenders;  (5) Remove the director or any deputy from office in the event that good cause is shown;  (6) Review the budget request prepared by the director, provide advice on the budget request before its submission, and provide support for the request before the legislature;  (7) Approve the fee schedule for payment of assigned counsel;  (8) Determine matters affecting the compensation, vacations and employment benefits of the state public defender director and the deputy directors;  (9) Collect or enforce or contract for the collection and enforcement of liens and judgments in accordance with the provisions of sections 600.011 to 600.048 and 600.086 to 600.096 and establish any rules needed for processing any such liens and judgments; and  (10) Make any rules needed for the administration of the state public defender system. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1169)  Effective 4-01-82
MO Rev Stat § 600.019 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders|Chapter 600 - Public Defenders|Section 600.019 - Public defender system created — director, appointment, qualifications, compensation, removal from office, procedure.

Effective - 01 Apr 1982   600.019. Public defender system created — director, appointment, qualifications, compensation, removal from office, procedure. — 1. The "Office of State Public Defender" is hereby created and established as an independent department of the judicial branch of state government.  2. The commission shall appoint a director of the office of state public defender as head of the office. He shall qualify and be sworn into office by a judge of the supreme court. He shall be an attorney with substantial experience in the representation of persons accused of crime. He shall have experience in administration of personnel and shall be dedicated to the goals of providing quality legal representation for eligible persons and of improving the quality of defense services generally.  3. The director shall devote full time to the duties of his office and shall not otherwise engage in the practice of law. His term of office shall be four years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. His term may be renewable at the discretion of the commission. He may be removed by the commission during his term in office for good cause shown after notice and hearing.  4. The salary of the director shall be set by the commission but shall not exceed that of a circuit judge. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1169)  Effective 4-01-82