Missouri § 66.050 - Cause heard, when — postponement — bond.
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§ 66.050. Cause heard, when — postponement — bond.
When any person shall be arrested, charged with a violation of a county ordinance, and brought before the court, it shall be the duty of the court to hear and determine forthwith the complaint alleged against the defendant, unless for good cause the trial is postponed to a time certain, in which case the defendant shall be required to enter into a recognizance, with sufficient security, conditioned that he will appear before said court at the time and place appointed, then and there to answer the complaint made against him; and if he fails or refuses to enter into such recognizance, the defendant shall be committed to the county jail and held to answer the complaint as aforesaid.
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(L. 1951 p. 397 § 5, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Effective 1-02-79
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 66.050
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 66.050 cover?
Section 66.050 ("Cause heard, when — postponement — bond.") 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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