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§ 540.240 — Bills of indictment.

Missouri § 540.240
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XXXVIICRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Ch. 540Grand Juries and Their Proceedings

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 540.240 (2026).

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All grand juries are hereby authorized to find and present bills of indictment for either felonies or misdemeanors committed against the laws of the state.

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Legislative History

(RSMo 1939 § 3908) Prior revisions:  1929 § 3519; 1919 § 3864; 1909 § 5072

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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