Missouri § 217.020 Department's powers and duties.

Missouri Statutes

§ 217.020 — Department's powers and duties.

Missouri § 217.020

Title XIIICORRECTIONAL AND PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 217Department of Corrections

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.020 (2026).

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The department shall:

(1)Supervise and control programs assigned to it and any of its divisions by the general assembly;

(2)Have the authority to sue and be sued;

(3)Advise, consult and cooperate with other state agencies, local governmental units, private entities, other states and interstate and interlocal agencies in developing and implementing programs to fulfill the department's responsibilities.

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The department shall:

(1) Supervise and control programs assigned to it and any of its divisions by the general assembly;

(2) Have the authority to sue and be sued;

(3) Advise, consult and cooperate with other state agencies, local governmental units, private entities, other states and interstate and interlocal agencies in developing and implementing programs to fulfill the department's responsibilities.