2019 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 542 - Proceedings to Preserve the Peace — Searches and Seizures
Section 542.190 Special deputies and policemen to be residents of state.

Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 542.190 (2019)

Effective 28 Aug 1955

542.190. Special deputies and policemen to be residents of state. — No sheriff of a county, mayor of a city or other private person authorized by law to appoint special deputies, marshals or policemen in this state to preserve the public peace and quell public disturbances shall appoint as special deputies, marshals or policemen any person who is not a resident of this state and who has not been a resident of this state for at least three years prior to his appointment.

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(RSMo 1939 § 4622, A.L. 1955 p. 515)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 4233; 1919 § 3480; 1909 § 4695

CROSS REFERENCE:

Bona fide citizens only may be deputized, 57.117, 85.005

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