2013 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE IX SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS
Chapter 115 Election Authorities and Conduct of Elections
Section 115.350 Conviction or plea under state laws, disqualification for elective public office.
Conviction or plea under state laws, disqualification for elective public office.
115.350. No person shall qualify as a candidate for elective public office in the state of Missouri who has been convicted of or found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of this state.
(L. 2006 H.B. 1900)
Effective 1-01-07
(2012) Section as applied to former county official who was ousted from office due to prior felony conviction did not operate retrospectively in violation of article I, section 13 of Missouri Constitution nor does it violate equal protection. State v. Young, 362 S.W.3d 386 (Mo.banc).
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