Missouri § 107.020 - Who shall not be taken as surety.
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§ 107.020. Who shall not be taken as surety.
No sheriff, collector, constable, county treasurer, attorney at law, clerk of any court of record, judge or justice of any court of record shall be taken as surety in any official bond that may be given by an officer in this state.
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(RSMo 1939 § 3234)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2847; 1919 § 998; 1909 § 1205
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 107.020
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 107.020 cover?
Section 107.020 ("Who shall not be taken as surety.") 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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