Missouri § 66.070 - Several persons jointly charged — amendment of complaint.
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§ 66.070. Several persons jointly charged — amendment of complaint.
Complaints filed alleging violation of a county ordinance may include any number of persons charged with the same offense, and no proceedings shall be dismissed or defendant discharged by reason of any informality or irregularity in any complaint; but such complaint may, by leave of the court, at any time before or during the trial prior to the retirement of the jury or the findings of the judge, be amended without prejudice to the proceedings.
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(L. 1951 p. 397 § 7, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Effective 1-02-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 66.070 ("Several persons jointly charged — amendment of complaint.") 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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