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2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVII CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 543 Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases
Section 543.200 Either party may demand jury.
Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 543.200 (2017)
Effective 28 Aug 1993
Title XXXVII CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 543543.200. Either party may demand jury. — In misdemeanor cases, after the plea of the defendant has been entered, if he pleads not guilty, the defendant or prosecuting attorney may demand a jury; but if no jury is demanded, the case may be tried by the associate circuit judge.
(RSMo 1939 § 3825, A.L. 1945 p. 750 § 20, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 3435; 1919 § 3780; 1909 § 4988
(1956) Appeal from conviction in city court is to be tried de novo in the same manner as if case originated in court of criminal correction. Thus defendant on request is entitled to jury trial. City of St. Louis v. Moore (A.), 288 S.W.2d 383.
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