Missouri Statutes

§ 540.220 — Grand juror as witness, when.

Missouri § 540.220

JurisdictionMissouri

Title XXXVIICRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 540Grand Juries and Their Proceedings

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 540.220 (2026).

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If a grand juror knows of the commission of an indictable offense, or any material fact touching the same, he must declare such fact to his fellows, and be sworn as a witness upon the investigation before them.

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Legislative History

(RSMo 1939 § 3930) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3541; 1919 § 3886; 1909 § 5094

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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