Missouri § 578.179 Seizure and disposition of animals.

Missouri Statutes

§ 578.179 — Seizure and disposition of animals.

Missouri § 578.179

Title XXXVIIICRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Ch. 578Miscellaneous Offenses

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.179 (2026).

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Procedure. — Whenever an indictment is returned or a complaint is filed alleging a violation of section 578.173 or 578.176 and, in the case of a complaint, a magistrate finds probable cause that a violation has occurred, the court shall order the animals seized and shall provide for appropriate and humane care or disposition of the animals pursuant to section 578.018 .  This provision shall not be construed as a limitation on the power to seize animals as evidence at the time of arrest.

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Procedure. — Whenever an indictment is returned or a complaint is filed alleging a violation of section 578.173 or 578.176 and, in the case of a complaint, a magistrate finds probable cause that a violation has occurred, the court shall order the animals seized and shall provide for appropriate and humane care or disposition of the animals pursuant to section 578.018 . This provision shall not be construed as a limitation on the power to seize animals as evidence at the time of arrest.