Missouri Statutes

§ 506.375 — Dismissal of action, when.

Missouri § 506.375
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XXXVCIVIL PROCEDURE AND LIMITATIONS
Ch. 506Commencement of Actions and General Provisions

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 506.375 (2026).

Text

Notwithstanding any court costs which have been paid, the court shall dismiss an offender's civil action or appeal from a judgment in a civil action at any time, including before service on the defendant, if the court determines any of the following:

(1)The allegation of indigency is untrue;
(2)The litigation is frivolous, malicious or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or
(3)The defendant is immune from the cause of action.

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Legislative History

(L. 1997 S.B. 56 § 6, A.L. 1999 S.B. 1, et al.)

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