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§ 516.390 — When penalty goes to the state, within two years.

Missouri § 516.390
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XXXVCIVIL PROCEDURE AND LIMITATIONS
Ch. 516Statutes of Limitation

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.390 (2026).

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If the penalty is given in whole or in part to the state, or to any county or city, or to the treasury thereof, a suit therefor may be commenced, by or in behalf of the state, county or city, at any time within two years after the commission of the offense, and not after.

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Legislative History

(RSMo 1939 § 3787) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3397; 1919 § 3742; 1909 § 4950

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