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Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes, Criminals
Chapter 609 — Criminal Code
GENERAL PRINCIPLES- Section 609.01 — Name and Construction
- Section 609.015 — Scope and Effect
- Section 609.02 — Definitions
- Section 609.025 — Jurisdiction of State
- Section 609.03 — Punishment When Not Otherwise Fixed
- Section 609.031 — Repealed, 1983 c 331 s 11
- Section 609.032 — Repealed, 1983 c 331 s 11
- Section 609.033 — Maximum Penalties; Misdemeanors
- Section 609.0331 — Maximum Penalties; Petty Misdemeanors
- Section 609.0332 — Maximum Penalty; Petty Misdemeanor Ordinance Violations
- Section 609.034 — Maximum Penalty; Ordinance Violations
- Section 609.0341 — Maximum Fines for Gross Misdemeanors; Felonies
- Section 609.035 — Crime Punishable under Different Provisions
- Section 609.04 — Conviction of Lesser Offense
- Section 609.041 — Proof of Prior Convictions
- Section 609.045 — Foreign Conviction or Acquittal
- Section 609.05 — Liability for Crimes of Another
- Section 609.055 — Capability of Children to Commit Crime
- Section 609.06 — Authorized Use of Force
- Section 609.065 — Justifiable Taking of Life
- Section 609.066 — Authorized Use of Deadly Force by Peace Officers
- Section 609.075 — Intoxication As Defense
- Section 609.08 — Duress
- Section 609.085 — Sending Written Communication
- Section 609.09 — Compelling Testimony; Immunity from Prosecution
- Section 609.092 — Juvenile Petty Offenders; Use of Restorative Justice
- Section 609.093 — Juvenile Prostitutes; Diversion or Child Protection Proceedings
- Section 609.095 — Limits of Sentences
- Section 609.10 — Sentences Available
- Section 609.101 — Surcharge on Fines, Assessments; Minimum Fines
- Section 609.102 — Local Correctional Fees; Imposition by Court
- Section 609.103 — Repealed, 2008 c 299 s 28
- Section 609.104 — Fine and Surcharge Collection
- Section 609.105 — Sentence of Imprisonment
- Section 609.1055 — Offenders with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness; Alternative Placement
- Section 609.106 — Heinous Crimes
- Section 609.107 — Mandatory Penalty for Certain Murderers
- Section 609.108 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
- Section 609.109 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
- Section 609.1095 — Increased Sentences for Certain Dangerous and Repeat Felony Offenders
- Section 609.11 — Minimum Sentences of Imprisonment
- Section 609.113 — Repealed, 1999 c 216 art 3 s 10
- Section 609.115 — Presentence Investigation
- Section 609.116 — Subdivisions renumbered, repealed, or no longer in effect
- Section 609.117 — DNA Analysis of Certain Offenders Required
- Section 609.118 — Fingerprinting Required
- Section 609.119 — Repealed, 2005 c 136 art 12 s 12
- Section 609.12 — Parole or Discharge
- Section 609.125 — Sentence for Misdemeanor or Gross Misdemeanor
- Section 609.13 — Convictions of Felony or Gross Misdemeanor; When Deemed Misdemeanor or Gross Misdemeanor
- Section 609.131 — Certification of Misdemeanor As Petty Misdemeanor
- Section 609.132 — Continuance for Dismissal
- Section 609.135 — Stay of Imposition or Execution of Sentence
- Section 609.1351 — Petition for Civil Commitment
- Section 609.1352 — Repealed, 1998 c 367 art 6 s 16
- Section 609.14 — Revocation of Stay
- Section 609.145 — Credit for Prior Imprisonment
- Section 609.15 — Multiple Sentences
- Section 609.152 — Repealed, 1998 c 367 art 6 s 16
- Section 609.153 — Increased Penalties for Certain Misdemeanors
- Section 609.155 — Repealed, 1978 c 723 art 1 s 19
- Section 609.16 — Repealed, 1978 c 723 art 1 s 19
- Section 609.165 — Restoration of Civil Rights; Possession of Firearms
- Section 609.166 — Repealed, 1996 c 408 art 9 s 10
- Section 609.167 — Repealed, 1996 c 408 art 9 s 10
- Section 609.168 — Repealed, 1996 c 408 art 9 s 10
- Section 609.18 — Definition
- Section 609.184 — Repealed, 1998 c 367 art 6 s 16
- Section 609.185 — Murder in the First Degree
- Section 609.19 — Murder in the Second Degree
- Section 609.195 — Murder in the Third Degree
- Section 609.196 — Repealed, 1998 c 367 art 6 s 16
- Section 609.20 — Manslaughter in the First Degree
- Section 609.205 — Manslaughter in the Second Degree
- Section 609.21 — Criminal Vehicular Homicide and Injury
- Section 609.215 — Suicide
- Section 609.22 — Repealed, 1979 c 258 s 25
- Section 609.221 — Assault in the First Degree
- Section 609.222 — Assault in the Second Degree
- Section 609.223 — Assault in the Third Degree
- Section 609.2231 — Assault in the Fourth Degree
- Section 609.2232 — Consecutive Sentences for Assaults Committed by State Prison Inmates
- Section 609.224 — Assault in the Fifth Degree
- Section 609.2241 — Knowing Transfer of Communicable Disease
- Section 609.2242 — Domestic Assault
- Section 609.2243 — Sentencing; Repeat Domestic Assault
- Section 609.2244 — Presentence Domestic Abuse Investigations
- Section 609.2245 — Female Genital Mutilation; Penalties
- Section 609.2246 — Tattoos; Minors
- Section 609.2247 — Domestic Assault by Strangulation
- Section 609.225 — Repealed, 1979 c 258 s 25
- Section 609.226 — Harm Caused by Dog
- Section 609.227 — Dangerous Animals Destroyed
- Section 609.228 — Great Bodily Harm Caused by Distribution of Drugs
- Section 609.229 — Crime Committed for Benefit of Gang
- Section 609.23 — Mistreatment of Persons Confined
- Section 609.231 — Mistreatment of Residents or Patients
- Section 609.232 — Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults; Definitions
- Section 609.2325 — Criminal Abuse
- Section 609.233 — Criminal Neglect
- Section 609.2335 — Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
- Section 609.2336 — Deceptive or Unfair Trade Practices; Elderly or Disabled Victims
- Section 609.234 — Failure to Report
- Section 609.235 — Use of Drugs to Injure or Facilitate Crime
- Section 609.24 — Simple Robbery
- Section 609.245 — Aggravated Robbery
- Section 609.25 — Kidnapping
- Section 609.251 — Double Jeopardy; Kidnapping
- Section 609.255 — False Imprisonment
- Section 609.26 — Depriving Another of Custodial or Parental Rights
- Section 609.265 — Abduction
- Section 609.266 — Definitions
- Section 609.2661 — Murder of Unborn Child in the First Degree
- Section 609.2662 — Murder of Unborn Child in the Second Degree
- Section 609.2663 — Murder of Unborn Child in the Third Degree
- Section 609.2664 — Manslaughter of Unborn Child in the First Degree
- Section 609.2665 — Manslaughter of Unborn Child in the Second Degree
- Section 609.267 — Assault of Unborn Child in the First Degree
- Section 609.2671 — Assault of Unborn Child in the Second Degree
- Section 609.2672 — Assault of Unborn Child in the Third Degree
- Section 609.268 — Injury or Death of Unborn Child in Commission of Crime
- Section 609.269 — Exception
- Section 609.2691 — Other Convictions Not Barred
- Section 609.27 — Coercion
- Section 609.275 — Attempt to Coerce
- Section 609.28 — Interfering with Religious Observance
- Section 609.281 — Definitions
- Section 609.282 — Labor Trafficking
- Section 609.283 — Unlawful Conduct with Respect to Documents in Furtherance of Labor or Sex Trafficking
- Section 609.284 — Labor or Sex Trafficking Crimes; Defenses; Civil Liability; Corporate Liability
- Section 609.29 — Repealed, 1975 c 374 s 13
- Section 609.291 — Repealed, 1975 c 374 s 13
- Section 609.292 — Repealed, 1975 c 374 s 13
- Section 609.293 — Sodomy
- Section 609.294 — Bestiality
- Section 609.295 — Repealed, 1975 c 374 s 13
- Section 609.296 — Repealed, 1975 c 374 s 13
- Section 609.31 — Leaving State to Evade Establishment of Paternity
- Section 609.32 — Repealed, 1979 c 255 s 9
- Section 609.321 — Prostitution and Sex Trafficking; Definitions
- Section 609.322 — Solicitation, Inducement, and Promotion of Prostitution; Sex Trafficking
- Section 609.323 — Repealed, 1998 c 367 art 2 s 33
- Section 609.3232 — Protective Order Authorized; Procedures; Penalties
- Section 609.324 — Patrons; Prostitutes; Housing Individuals Engaged in Prostitution; Penalties
- Section 609.3241 — Penalty Assessment Authorized
- Section 609.3242 — Prostitution Crimes Committed in School or Park Zones; Increased Penalties
- Section 609.3243 — Loitering with Intent to Participate in Prostitution
- Section 609.325 — Defenses
- Section 609.326 — Evidence
- Section 609.33 — Disorderly House
- Section 609.34 — Fornication
- Section 609.341 — Definitions
- Section 609.342 — Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree
- Section 609.343 — Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree
- Section 609.344 — Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree
- Section 609.345 — Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree
- Section 609.3451 — Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fifth Degree
- Section 609.3452 — Renumbered 609.3457
- Section 609.3453 — Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct
- Section 609.3455 — Dangerous Sex Offenders; Life Sentences; Conditional Release
- Section 609.3456 — Use of Polygraphs for Sex Offenders on Probation or Conditional Release
- Section 609.3457 — Sex Offender Assessment
- Section 609.346 — Repealed, 1998 c 367 art 6 s 16
- Section 609.3461 — Renumbered 609.117
- Section 609.347 — Evidence in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases
- Section 609.3471 — Records Pertaining to Victim Identity Confidential
- Section 609.348 — Medical Purposes; Exclusion
- Section 609.349 — Voluntary Relationships
- Section 609.35 — Costs of Medical Examination
- Section 609.351 — Applicability to Past and Present Prosecutions
- Section 609.352 — Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct; Communication of Sexually Explicit Materials to Children
- Section 609.353 — Jurisdiction
- Section 609.355 — Bigamy
- Section 609.36 — Adultery
- Section 609.364 — Repealed, 1985 c 286 s 24
- Section 609.3641 — Repealed, 1985 c 286 s 24
- Section 609.3642 — Repealed, 1985 c 286 s 24
- Section 609.3643 — Repealed, 1985 c 286 s 24
- Section 609.3644 — Repealed, 1985 c 286 s 24
- Section 609.365 — Incest
- Section 609.37 — Repealed, 1993 c 340 s 60
- Section 609.375 — Nonsupport of Spouse or Child
- Section 609.3751 — Discharge and Dismissal
- Section 609.376 — Definitions
- Section 609.377 — Malicious Punishment of Child
- Section 609.378 — Neglect or Endangerment of Child
- Section 609.3785 — Unharmed Newborns Left at a Safe Place; Avoidance of Prosecution
- Section 609.379 — Permitted Actions
- Section 609.38 — Stayed Sentence
- Section 609.385 — Treason
- Section 609.39 — Misprision of Treason
- Section 609.395 — State Military Forces; Interfering with, Obstructing, or Other
- Section 609.396 — Unauthorized Presence at Camp Ripley
- Section 609.40 — Flags
- Section 609.405 — Repealed, 1987 c 10 s 1
- Section 609.41 — False Tax Statement
- Section 609.415 — Definitions
- Section 609.42 — Bribery
- Section 609.425 — Corruptly Influencing Legislator
- Section 609.43 — Misconduct of Public Officer or Employee
- Section 609.435 — Officer Not Filing Security
- Section 609.44 — Public Office; Illegally Assuming; Nonsurrender
- Section 609.445 — Failure to Pay over State Funds
- Section 609.45 — Public Officer; Unauthorized Compensation
- Section 609.455 — Permitting False Claims Against Government
- Section 609.456 — Reporting to State Auditor and Legislative Auditor Required
- Section 609.46 — Repealed, 1983 c 359 s 151
- Section 609.465 — Presenting False Claims to Public Officer or Body
- Section 609.466 — Medical Assistance Fraud
- Section 609.47 — Interference with Property in Official Custody
- Section 609.475 — Impersonating Officer
- Section 609.48 — Perjury
- Section 609.485 — Escape from Custody
- Section 609.486 — Commission of Crime While Wearing or Possessing Bullet-Resistant Vest
- Section 609.487 — Fleeing Peace Officer; Motor Vehicle; Other
- Section 609.49 — Release, Failure to Appear
- Section 609.491 — Failure to Appear; Petty Misdemeanor
- Section 609.493 — Solicitation of Mentally Impaired Persons
- Section 609.494 — Solicitation of Juveniles
- Section 609.495 — Aiding an Offender
- Section 609.496 — Concealing Criminal Proceeds
- Section 609.497 — Engaging in Business of Concealing Criminal Proceeds
- Section 609.4971 — Warning Subject of Investigation
- Section 609.4975 — Warning Subject of Surveillance or Search
- Section 609.498 — Tampering with Witness
- Section 609.50 — Obstructing Legal Process, Arrest, or Firefighting
- Section 609.501 — Funeral or Burial Service; Prohibited Acts
- Section 609.502 — Interference with Dead Body; Reporting
- Section 609.504 — Disarming Peace Officer
- Section 609.505 — Falsely Reporting Crime
- Section 609.5051 — Criminal Alert Network; False or Misleading Information Prohibited
- Section 609.506 — Prohibiting Giving Peace Officer False Name
- Section 609.507 — Falsely Reporting Child Abuse
- Section 609.508 — False Information to Financial Institution
- Section 609.51 — Simulating Legal Process
- Section 609.515 — Misconduct of Judicial or Hearing Officer
- Section 609.52 — Theft
- Section 609.521 — Possession of Shoplifting Gear
- Section 609.523 — Return of Stolen Property to Owners
- Section 609.525 — Bringing Stolen Goods into State
- Section 609.526 — Precious Metal and Scrap Metal Dealers; Receiving Stolen Property
- Section 609.527 — Identity Theft
- Section 609.528 — Possession or Sale of Stolen or Counterfeit Check; Penalties
- Section 609.529 — Mail Theft
- Section 609.53 — Receiving Stolen Property
- Section 609.531 — Forfeitures
- Section 609.5311 — Forfeiture of Property Associated with Controlled Substances
- Section 609.5312 — Forfeiture of Property Associated with Designated Offenses
- Section 609.5313 — Forfeiture by Judicial Action; Procedure
- Section 609.5314 — Administrative Forfeiture of Certain Property Seized in Connection with a Controlled Substances Seizure
- Section 609.5315 — Disposition of Forfeited Property
- Section 609.5316 — Summary Forfeitures
- Section 609.5317 — Real Property; Seizures
- Section 609.5318 — Forfeiture of Vehicles Used in Drive-by Shootings
- Section 609.5319 — Financial Institution Secured Interest
- Section 609.532 — Attachment of Deposited Funds
- Section 609.535 — Issuance of Dishonored Checks
- Section 609.54 — Embezzlement of Public Funds
- Section 609.541 — Protection of Library Property
- Section 609.545 — Misusing Credit Card to Secure Services
- Section 609.546 — Motor Vehicle Tampering
- Section 609.55 — Repealed, 1989 c 290 art 7 s 14
- Section 609.551 — Rustling and Livestock Theft; Penalties
- Section 609.552 — Unauthorized Release of Animals
- Section 609.555 — Repealed, 1976 c 124 s 10
- Section 609.556 — Definitions
- Section 609.56 — Repealed, 1976 c 124 s 10
- Section 609.561 — Arson in the First Degree
- Section 609.562 — Arson in the Second Degree
- Section 609.563 — Arson in the Third Degree
- Section 609.5631 — Arson in the Fourth Degree
- Section 609.5632 — Arson in the Fifth Degree
- Section 609.5633 — Use of Ignition Devices; Petty Misdemeanor
- Section 609.564 — Excluded Fires
- Section 609.5641 — Wildfire Arson
- Section 609.565 — Repealed, 1976 c 124 s 10
- Section 609.57 — Repealed, 1976 c 124 s 10
- Section 609.575 — Repealed, 1976 c 124 s 10
- Section 609.576 — Negligent Fires; Dangerous Smoking
- Section 609.58 — Repealed, 1983 c 321 s 4
- Section 609.581 — Definitions
- Section 609.582 — Burglary
- Section 609.583 — Sentencing; First Burglary of Dwelling
- Section 609.585 — Double Jeopardy
- Section 609.586 — Possession of Code-Grabbing Devices; Penalty
- Section 609.59 — Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools
- Section 609.591 — Damage to Timber or Wood Processing and Related Equipment
- Section 609.592 — Possession of Timber Damage Devices
- Section 609.593 — Damage or Theft to Energy Transmission or Telecommunications Equipment
- Section 609.594 — Damage to Property of Critical Public Service Facilities, Utilities, and Pipelines
- Section 609.595 — Damage to Property
- Section 609.596 — Killing or Harming Public Safety Dog
- Section 609.597 — Assaulting or Harming Police Horse; Penalties
- Section 609.599 — Exposing Domestic Animals to Disease
- Section 609.60 — Repealed, 1989 c 5 s 18
- Section 609.605 — Trespass
- Section 609.6055 — Trespass on Critical Public Service Facility; Utility; or Pipeline
- Section 609.606 — Unlawful Ouster or Exclusion
- Section 609.61 — Repealed, 1976 c 124 s 10
- Section 609.611 — Insurance Fraud
- Section 609.612 — Employment of Runners
- Section 609.615 — Defeating Security on Realty
- Section 609.62 — Defeating Security on Personalty
- Section 609.621 — Proof of Concealment of Property by Obligor of Secured Property
- Section 609.625 — Aggravated Forgery
- Section 609.63 — Forgery
- Section 609.631 — Check Forgery; Offering Forged Check
- Section 609.632 — Counterfeiting of Currency
- Section 609.635 — Obtaining Signature by False Pretense
- Section 609.64 — Recording, Filing of Forged Instrument
- Section 609.645 — Fraudulent Statements
- Section 609.65 — False Certification by Notary Public
- Section 609.651 — State Lottery Fraud
- Section 609.652 — Fraudulent Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards; Penalty
- Section 609.655 — Repealed, 1976 c 112 s 2
- Section 609.66 — Dangerous Weapons
- Section 609.661 — Penalty for Set Guns; Swivel Guns
- Section 609.662 — Shooting Victim; Duty to Render Aid
- Section 609.663 — Display of Handgun Ammunition
- Section 609.665 — Spring Guns
- Section 609.666 — Negligent Storage of Firearms
- Section 609.667 — Firearms; Removal or Alteration of Serial Number
- Section 609.668 — Explosive and Incendiary Devices
- Section 609.669 — Civil Disorder
- Section 609.67 — Machine Guns and Short-Barreled Shotguns
- Section 609.671 — Environment; Criminal Penalties
- Section 609.672 — Permissive Inference; Firearms in Automobiles
- Section 609.675 — Exposure of Unused Refrigerator or Container to Children
- Section 609.68 — Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter, or Like
- Section 609.681 — Unlawful Smoking
- Section 609.684 — Abuse of Toxic Substances
- Section 609.685 — Sale of Tobacco to Children
- Section 609.6855 — Sale of Nicotine Delivery Products to Children
- Section 609.686 — False Fire Alarms; Tampering with or Injuring Fire Alarm System
- Section 609.687 — Adulteration
- Section 609.705 — Unlawful Assembly
- Section 609.71 — Riot
- Section 609.712 — Real and Simulated Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Section 609.713 — Terroristic Threats
- Section 609.714 — Crimes Committed in Furtherance of Terrorism
- Section 609.715 — Presence at Unlawful Assembly
- Section 609.72 — Disorderly Conduct
- Section 609.725 — Repealed, 2005 c 136 art 17 s 53
- Section 609.735 — Concealing Identity
- Section 609.74 — Public Nuisance
- Section 609.745 — Permitting Public Nuisance
- Section 609.746 — Interference with Privacy
- Section 609.747 — Repealed, 1993 c 326 art 2 s 34
- Section 609.7475 — Fraudulent or Otherwise Improper Financing Statements
- Section 609.748 — Harassment; Restraining Order
- Section 609.749 — Stalking; Penalties
- Section 609.7495 — Physical Interference with Safe Access to Health Care
- Section 609.75 — Gambling; Definitions
- Section 609.755 — Acts of or Relating to Gambling
- Section 609.76 — Other Acts Relating to Gambling
- Section 609.761 — Operations Permitted
- Section 609.762 — Forfeiture of Gambling Devices, Prizes and Proceeds
- Section 609.763 — Lawful Gambling Fraud
- Section 609.774 — Emergency Communications; Kidnappings
- Section 609.775 — Divulging Telephone or Telegraph Message; Nondelivery
- Section 609.776 — Interference with Emergency Communications
- Section 609.78 — Emergency Telephone Calls and Communications
- Section 609.785 — Repealed, 1990 c 494 s 7
- Section 609.79 — Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls
- Section 609.795 — Letter, Telegram, or Package; Opening; Harassment
- Section 609.80 — Interfering with Cable Communications Systems
- Section 609.805 — Repealed, 2007 c 47 s 1; 2007 c 54 art 2 s 19
- Section 609.806 — Interfering with Internet Ticket Sales
- Section 609.807 — Event Tickets; Prohibited Acts
- Section 609.81 — Repealed, 1996 c 404 s 18
- Section 609.815 — Misconduct of Junk or Secondhand Dealer
- Section 609.82 — Fraud in Obtaining Credit
- Section 609.821 — Financial Transaction Card Fraud
- Section 609.825 — Bribery of Participant or Official in Contest
- Section 609.83 — Falsely Impersonating Another
- Section 609.849 — Railroad That Obstructs Treatment of Injured Worker
- Section 609.85 — Crimes Against Railroad Employees and Property; Penalty
- Section 609.851 — False Traffic Signal
- Section 609.855 — Crimes Involving Transit; Shooting at Transit Vehicle
- Section 609.856 — Use of Police Radios during Commission of Crime; Penalties
- Section 609.857 — Discharging a Laser at an Aircraft
- Section 609.86 — Commercial Bribery
- Section 609.87 — Computer Crime; Definitions
- Section 609.88 — Computer Damage
- Section 609.89 — Computer Theft
- Section 609.891 — Unauthorized Computer Access
- Section 609.8911 — Reporting Violations
- Section 609.8912 — Criminal Use of Encryption
- Section 609.8913 — Facilitating Access to Computer Security System
- Section 609.892 — Definitions
- Section 609.893 — Telecommunications and Information Services Fraud; Crime Defined
- Section 609.894 — Cellular Telephone Counterfeiting; Crimes Defined
- Section 609.895 — Counterfeited Intellectual Property; Penalties
- Section 609.896 — Criminal Use of Real Property
- Section 609.901 — Construction of Racketeering Provisions
- Section 609.902 — Definitions
- Section 609.903 — Racketeering
- Section 609.904 — Criminal Penalties
- Section 609.905 — Criminal Forfeiture
- Section 609.907 — Preservation of Property Subject to Forfeiture
- Section 609.908 — Disposition of Forfeiture Proceeds
- Section 609.909 — Additional Relief Available
- Section 609.910 — Relation to Other Sanctions
- Section 609.911 — Civil Remedies
- Section 609.912 — Notice to Other Prosecuting Authorities
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