Missouri § 58.440 - Refusal to testify — penalty.
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§ 58.440. Refusal to testify — penalty.
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.
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(RSMo 1939 § 13265)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11646; 1919 § 5954; 1909 § 2959
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Section 58.440 ("Refusal to testify — penalty.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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