Missouri Statutes

§ 540.031 — Duties of grand jury.

Missouri § 540.031

JurisdictionMissouri

Title XXXVIICRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 540Grand Juries and Their Proceedings

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 540.031 (2026).

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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.

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Legislative History

(L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al., A.L. 2005 S.B. 289)

Nearby Sections

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§ 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.

§ 540.031

Duties of grand jury.

§ 540.045

Qualifications and exemptions from service.

§ 540.050

Disqualification of grand juror — new juror summoned.

§ 540.060

Challenge of grand jurors — grounds.

§ 540.070

Challenge for other causes not allowed.

§ 540.080

Oath of grand jurors.

§ 540.090

Foreperson of grand jury, appointment.

§ 540.100

Clerk of grand jury, appointment.

§ 540.105

Reporter to record testimony — oath.

§ 540.106

Grand jury proceeding to be recorded, when — transcript to defendant.

§ 540.110

Foreperson — powers and duties — oath.

§ 540.120

Penalty for violation of oath.

§ 540.130

Prosecuting or circuit attorney to attend.

§ 540.140

Rights and privileges of prosecuting or circuit attorney.

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