2014 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS (556-600)
Chapter 595 Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services
Section 595.055 Services for victims, requirements--exceptions.

MO Rev Stat § 595.055 (2014) What's This?

595.055. 1. No public or private agency shall provide service to a victim of crime pursuant to any contract made under section 595.050 unless the incident is reported to an appropriate law enforcement office within forty-eight hours after its occurrence or within forty-eight hours after the victim of crime, a dependent, or a member of the family of the victim reasonably could be expected to make such a report.

2. No service may be provided under section 595.050 if the victim of crime:

(1) Was the perpetrator or a principal or accessory involved in the commission of the crime for which he otherwise would have been eligible for assistance under the provisions of section 595.050; or

(2) Is injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat or airplane unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to inflict personal injury upon any person or unless the victim is injured as a result of the crime of driving while intoxicated or vehicular manslaughter.

(L. 1981 H.B. 41, et al. § 10, A.L. 1992 S.B. 457)

Effective 7-8-92

CROSS REFERENCE:

Funding for shelters and agencies serving crime victims notwithstanding provisions of section 595.055 to the contrary, 595.105

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Missouri may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.