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MO Rev Stat § 537.1020 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 537 - Torts and Actions for Damages|Section 537.1020 - Punitive damages, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2021   537.1020. Punitive damages, when. — In any COVID-19 related action, punitive damages:  (1) May be awarded in accordance with sections 510.261 to 510.265 and subsection 8 of section 538.210; and  (2) Shall not exceed an amount in excess of nine times the amount of compensatory damages awarded. ­­-------- (L. 2021 S.B. 51 & 42)  Expires 8-28-25; see § 537.1035
MO Rev Stat § 538.215 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.215 - Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court.

Effective - 03 Feb 1986   538.215. Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court. — 1. In any action against a health care provider for damages for personal injury or death arising out of the rendering of or the failure to render health care services, any damages found shall be itemized by the trier of fact as follows:  (1) Past economic damages;  (2) Past noneconomic damages;  (3) Future medical damages;  (4) Future economic damages, excluding future medical damages; and  (5) Future noneconomic damages.  2. All future damages which are itemized as required by subsection 1 of this section shall be expressed by the trier of fact at present value.  3. Any award of noneconomic damages in excess of the limit provided herein shall be reduced by the court to the maximum amount. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 663 § 6)  Effective 2-03-86
MO Rev Stat § 538.228 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.228 - Immunity from civil liability for certain health care professionals and entities, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   538.228. Immunity from civil liability for certain health care professionals and entities, when. — Any physician licensed under chapter 334 who provides medical treatment to a patient at a city or county health department organized under chapter 192 or chapter 205, a city health department operating under a city charter, a combined city-county health department, or a nonprofit community health center or other nonprofit entity that solely provides free health care services and is qualified as exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall not be liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions unless the damages were occasioned by gross negligence or by willful or wanton acts or omissions by such physician in rendering such treatment or unless the physician maintained, at the time of treatment, liability insurance for such treatment, provided that such treatment:  (1) Shall not include the performance of an abortion; and  (2) Is certified in advance of the treatment as being rendered free of charge to the patient, with no compensation from any party or third-party provider, or any attempt to obtain compensation from any third-party provider. ­­For purposes of this section, a physician covered under the state legal expense fund under section 105.711 shall not be construed as maintaining liability insurance coverage under this section. ­­-------- (L. 2005 H.B. 393)  CROSS REFERENCE:  Applicability of statute changes to cases filed after August 28, 2005, 538.305
MO Rev Stat § 538.229 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.229 - Certain statements, writings, and benevolent gestures inadmissible, when — definitions.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   538.229. Certain statements, writings, and benevolent gestures inadmissible, when — definitions. — 1. The portion of statements, writings, or benevolent gestures expressing sympathy or a general sense of benevolence relating to the pain, suffering, or death of a person and made to that person or to the family of that person shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability in a civil action. However, nothing in this section shall prohibit admission of a statement of fault.  2. For the purposes of this section, the following terms mean:  (1) "Benevolent gestures", actions which convey a sense of compassion or commiseration emanating from humane impulses;  (2) "Family", the spouse, parent, grandparent, stepmother, stepfather, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, adopted children of a parent, or spouse's parents of an injured party. ­­-------- (L. 2005 H.B. 393)  CROSS REFERENCE:  Applicability of statute changes to cases filed after August 28, 2005, 538.305
MO Rev Stat § 538.232 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.232 - Venue for certain actions against health care providers, where.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   538.232. Venue for certain actions against health care providers, where. — In any action against a health care provider for damages for personal injury or death arising out of the rendering of or the failure to render health care services, for purposes of determining venue under section 508.010, the plaintiff shall be considered injured by the health care provider only in the county where the plaintiff first received treatment by a defendant for a medical condition at issue in the case. ­­-------- (L. 2005 H.B. 393)  CROSS REFERENCE:  Applicability of statute changes to cases filed after August 28, 2005, 538.305
MO Rev Stat § 538.235 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.235 - Laws applicable to what actions.

Effective - 28 Aug 1986   538.235. Laws applicable to what actions. — The provisions of sections 538.205 to 538.230 shall apply only to causes of actions arising on or after February 3, 1986. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 663 § 11)
MO Rev Stat § 538.300 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.300 - Certain laws not applicable to sections 538.205 to 538.230.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   538.300. Certain laws not applicable to sections 538.205 to 538.230. — The provisions of section 260.552, sections 537.068 and 537.117, and 537.760 to 537.765, and subsections 2 and 3 of section 408.040 shall not apply to actions under sections 538.205 to 538.230. ­­-------- (L. 1987 H.B. 700 § 44, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1701 merged with S.B. 425, A.L. 2005 H.B. 393)  CROSS REFERENCE:  Applicability of statute changes to cases filed after August 28, 2005, 538.305  (2000) Strict liability is not applicable to health care providers. Budding v. SSM Healthcare System, 19 S.W.3d 678 (Mo.banc).
MO Rev Stat § 538.305 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts|Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care|Section 538.305 - Applicability to causes of action, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   538.305. Applicability to causes of action, when. — The provisions of this act*, except for section 512.099, shall apply to all causes of action filed after August 28, 2005. ­­-------- (L. 2005 H.B. 393 § 2)  *"This act" (H.B. 393, 2005) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
MO Rev Stat § 540.021 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.021 - Selection of grand jurors, summons and jury qualification form — notification of persons not qualified to serve — alternate grand jurors — length of service — compensation.

Effective - 28 Aug 2003   540.021. Selection of grand jurors, summons and jury qualification form — notification of persons not qualified to serve — alternate grand jurors — length of service — compensation. — 1. Upon order of the presiding judge of the circuit court, or a judge designated by the presiding judge, names of prospective grand jurors shall be randomly selected from the master jury list in the manner determined by the board of jury commissioners. A summons for grand jury service and a juror qualification form shall be mailed or personally served to those persons selected in the form and as required by section 494.415 for petit jurors.  2. If it is determined from an examination of the juror qualification form that a person is not qualified to serve as a grand juror, that person shall be notified in a manner directed by the board of jury commissioners, and shall not be required to comply with the summons for grand jury service. The names of disqualified persons shall be deleted from the grand jury list.  3. Those prospective grand jurors not disqualified from grand jury service shall constitute the grand jury list. If later determined to be ineligible or disqualified, their names shall be deleted from the master jury list.  4. Those persons summoned for grand jury service shall be placed under the control and supervision of the presiding judge of the circuit court, or a judge designated by the presiding judge, who shall select twelve persons to serve as grand jurors. Alternate grand jurors as determined by the judge shall also be selected, to serve as a grand juror upon the death, disqualification, or inability of one of the persons selected as a regular grand juror. The names of those persons selected as grand jurors and alternate grand jurors shall be deleted from the grand jury list.  5. The presiding judge of the circuit court, or a judge designated by the presiding judge, shall have the authority to convene, recess, and adjourn a grand jury as, in his discretion, he deems necessary, and at times and places as he specifies. No grand jury shall be required to serve for longer than a six-month period, except such term may be extended for a period not to exceed sixty days, solely for the purpose of considering and completing matters already before the grand jury. No new matters shall be presented to the grand jury during its extended service. Nothing contained in this section prevents the convening of another grand jury during such extended service.  6. Compensation shall be allowed grand jurors in the same amount as is provided by law for petit jurors pursuant to section 494.455. ­­-------- (L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al., A.L. 2003 H.B. 613)
MO Rev Stat § 540.031 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.031 - Duties of grand jury.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   540.031. Duties of grand jury. — A grand jury may make inquiry into and return indictments for all grades of crimes and shall make inquiry into all possible violations of the criminal laws as the court may direct. The grand jury may examine public buildings and report on their conditions. ­­-------- (L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al., A.L. 2005 S.B. 289)
MO Rev Stat § 540.045 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.045 - Qualifications and exemptions from service.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.045. Qualifications and exemptions from service. — 1. The provisions of sections 494.400 to 494.505 relating to the qualifications and disqualifications of petit jurors and exemptions from service as a petit juror are applicable to grand jurors drawn and selected under the provisions of this chapter.  2. In addition thereto, any person who has served as a member or alternate of a grand jury, or alternate, within ten years next preceding his selection shall not be eligible for service as a grand juror. ­­-------- (L. 1959 S.B. 246 § 4 (§540.025), A.L. 1984 S.B. 602, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)
MO Rev Stat § 540.050 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.050 - Disqualification of grand juror — new juror summoned.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.050. Disqualification of grand juror — new juror summoned. — If any person is summoned as a grand juror who is not qualified as required by law, he may be challenged and discharged if such challenge is verified according to law or by his own oath. In such case, and also in case of nonattendance of any grand juror after he shall have been qualified, or in case any grand juror is excused by the court from further service for any cause, the court shall cause another grand juror to be summoned and sworn. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 710, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 8759; 1919 § 6620; 1909 § 7271
MO Rev Stat § 540.060 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.060 - Challenge of grand jurors — grounds.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.060. Challenge of grand jurors — grounds. — Before a grand juror is sworn, any person held to answer a criminal charge may object to the competency of the grand juror on the ground that the grand juror is the prosecutor or complainant upon any charge against such person, or that the grand juror is a witness on the part of the prosecutor and has been summoned or bound in a recognizance as such. If such objection is established, the person so challenged shall be excused. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3903, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3514; 1919 § 3859; 1909 § 5067
MO Rev Stat § 540.070 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.070 - Challenge for other causes not allowed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.070. Challenge for other causes not allowed. — No challenge to the array of grand jurors, or to any person summoned as a grand juror, shall be allowed except as provided in section 540.045 and in section 540.050. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3904, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3515; 1919 § 3860; 1909 § 5068
MO Rev Stat § 540.080 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.080 - Oath of grand jurors.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.080. Oath of grand jurors. — Grand jurors may be sworn in the following form: Do you solemnly swear you will diligently inquire and true presentment make, according to your charge, of all offenses against the laws of the state committed or triable in this county of which you have or can obtain legal evidence; the counsel of your state, your fellows and your own, you shall truly keep secret? You further swear that you will present no one for any hatred, malice or ill will; neither will you leave unpresented any one for love, fear, favor or affection, or for any reward or the hope or promise thereof, but that you will present things truly as they come to your knowledge, to the best of your understanding, according to the laws of this state, so help you God. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3905, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3516; 1919 § 3861; 1909 § 5069
MO Rev Stat § 540.090 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.090 - Foreperson of grand jury, appointment.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.090. Foreperson of grand jury, appointment. — From the persons selected to serve as grand jurors, the court shall appoint a foreperson. If such foreperson is discharged or excused before the grand jury is dismissed, the court shall appoint another foreperson. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3902, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3513; 1919 § 3858; 1909 § 5066
MO Rev Stat § 540.100 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.100 - Clerk of grand jury, appointment.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.100. Clerk of grand jury, appointment. — Every grand jury may appoint one of their number to be a clerk thereof, to preserve minutes of their proceedings and of the evidence given before them. The minutes shall be given to the prosecuting or circuit attorney when the grand jury is discharged from further service. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3911, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3522; 1919 § 3867; 1909 § 5075
MO Rev Stat § 540.105 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.105 - Reporter to record testimony — oath.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.105. Reporter to record testimony — oath. — An official reporter of the circuit court, when directed by the judge thereof, shall take down and transcribe for the use of the prosecuting or circuit attorney any or all evidence given before the grand jury. Before taking down any such evidence, however, such reporter shall be sworn by the foreperson of such grand jury not to divulge any of the proceedings or testimony before the grand jury or the names of any witnesses except to the prosecuting or circuit attorney or to any attorney lawfully assisting him in the prosecution of an indictment brought by such grand jury. ­­-------- (L. 1951 p. 460, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  (1956) In suit for damages against prosecuting attorney and sheriff for extorting money from plaintiff under threat of criminal prosecution, evidence before grand jury of the execution and contents of documents which were lost after presentation to grand jury was admissible. Mannon v. Frick, 365 Mo. 1203, 295 S.W.2d 158.
MO Rev Stat § 540.106 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.106 - Grand jury proceeding to be recorded, when — transcript to defendant.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   540.106. Grand jury proceeding to be recorded, when — transcript to defendant. — Any grand jury proceeding that includes testimony or other information from a witness who is granted immunity from prosecution shall be a recorded proceeding. In the event a person is indicted as a result of such immunized testimony, the prosecutor shall provide a transcription of such testimony to all defendants. ­­-------- (L. 1997 H.B. 339)
MO Rev Stat § 540.110 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.110 - Foreperson — powers and duties — oath.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.110. Foreperson — powers and duties — oath. — The foreperson of every grand jury, from the time of his appointment to his discharge, shall be authorized to administer any oath, declaration or affirmation, in the manner prescribed by law, to any witness who shall appear before such grand jury, for the purpose of giving evidence in any matter cognizable by them. In addition to the usual oath, the foreperson, before such witness shall testify, shall administer to him or her the following oath: Do you further solemnly swear, or affirm, that you will not after your examination here, directly or indirectly, divulge or make known to any person or persons the fact that this grand jury has or has had under consideration the matters concerning which you shall be examined, or any other fact or thing which may come to your knowledge while before this body, or concerning which you shall here testify, unless lawfully required to testify in relation thereto? ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3906, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3517; 1919 § 3862; 1909 § 5070  (1956) In suit for damages against prosecuting attorney and sheriff for extorting money from plaintiff under threat of criminal prosecution, evidence before grand jury of the execution and contents of documents which were lost after presentation to grand jury was admissible. Mannon v. Frick, 365 Mo. 1203, 295 S.W.2d 158. (1956) Trial court must determine whether, under all the circumstances present, and weighing the reasons for secrecy against the present need for disclosure, whether evidence before grand jury may be introduced. Mannon v. Frick, 365 Mo. 1203, 295 S.W.2d 158. (1959) Trial court held to have discretion to order the exhibition to an inspection by the defendant of parts of the grand jury transcript of the testimony of the defendant and of witnesses endorsed on the indictment against him only. State ex rel. Clagett v. James (Mo.), 327 S.W.2d 278.
MO Rev Stat § 540.120 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.120 - Penalty for violation of oath.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.120. Penalty for violation of oath. — Any person having taken the oath required pursuant to section 540.110, who shall willfully violate the same, shall be adjudged guilty of a class B misdemeanor. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3907, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3518; 1919 § 3863; 1909 § 5071  (1959) Proceedings before grand jury, other than matters within antidisclosure provisions of section 540.310, held admissible in evidence in quo warranto proceeding to oust prosecuting attorney. State ex inf. Dalton v. Moody (Mo.), 325 S.W.2d 21.
MO Rev Stat § 540.130 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.130 - Prosecuting or circuit attorney to attend.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.130. Prosecuting or circuit attorney to attend. — Whenever required by any grand jury, it shall be the duty of the prosecuting or circuit attorney in the county, or in a city not within a county, to attend them for the purpose of examining witnesses in their presence, or giving them advice upon any legal matter. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3912, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3523; 1919 § 3868; 1909 § 5076
MO Rev Stat § 540.140 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.140 - Rights and privileges of prosecuting or circuit attorney.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.140. Rights and privileges of prosecuting or circuit attorney. — The prosecuting or circuit attorney shall be allowed at all times to appear before the grand jury on his request, for the purpose of giving information relative to any matter cognizable by them, and shall be permitted to interrogate witnesses before them, when they or he shall deem it necessary. No prosecuting or circuit attorney or any other officer or person, except the grand jurors, shall be permitted to be present during the expression of their opinions or the giving of* their votes on any matter before them. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3913, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3524; 1919 § 3869; 1909 § 5077  *Word "of" does not appear in original rolls.
MO Rev Stat § 540.150 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 540 - Grand Juries and Their Proceedings|Section 540.150 - Interpreter — appointment — oath.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   540.150. Interpreter — appointment — oath. — Whenever in the opinion of any grand jury it shall be necessary to have an interpreter of the testimony to be given before them by any witnesses, they may appoint such interpreter and permit him to be present in the grand jury room during the hearing of the testimony of such witnesses. The interpreter shall first be sworn by the foreperson not to divulge any of the proceedings before the grand jury or the names of any witnesses. The foreperson shall further swear the interpreter to correctly interpret all questions to the witness and all the witness' answers into English. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 3935, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 3546; 1919 § 3891