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2012 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE VI COUNTY, TOWNSHIP AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION GOVERNMENT
Chapter 58 Coroners and Inquests
Section 58.440 Refusal to testify--penalty.
MO Rev Stat § 58.440 (2012) What's This?
Refusal to testify--penalty.
58.440. Any person summoned as a witness to appear before the coroner, and attending, who shall refuse to give evidence which may be lawfully required to be given by such person, on oath or affirmation, may be committed to the city or county jail by the coroner, there to remain without bail until he give such evidence or be discharged by due course of law.
(RSMo 1939 13265)Prior revisions: 1929 11646; 1919 5954; 1909 2959
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