Missouri Statutes

§ 557.016 — Classification of offenses.

Missouri § 557.016

JurisdictionMissouri

Title XXXVIIICRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Ch. 557General Sentencing Provisions

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 557.016 (2026).

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1. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following five categories:

(1)Class A felonies;

(2)Class B felonies;

(3)Class C felonies;

(4)Class D felonies; and

(5)Class E felonies. 2. Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following four categories:

(1)Class A misdemeanors;

(2)Class B misdemeanors;

(3)Class C misdemeanors; and

(4)Class D misdemeanors. 3. Infractions are not further classified.

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1. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following five categories:

(1) Class A felonies;

(2) Class B felonies;

(3) Class C felonies;

(4) Class D felonies; and

(5) Class E felonies.

2. Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following four categories:

(1) Class A misdemeanors;

(2) Class B misdemeanors;

(3) Class C misdemeanors; and

(4) Class D misdemeanors.

3. Infractions are not further classified.

Legislative History

(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17

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Classification of offenses outside this code.

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Presentence commitment for study.

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