Missouri § 217.395 - Escapee's apprehension — reward may be offered, limitations.
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§ 217.395. Escapee's apprehension — reward may be offered, limitations.
Whenever an offender escapes, the division director shall take all proper measures for the apprehension of the offender and may pay a reward for his apprehension and delivery. The reward shall not exceed five hundred dollars and shall not apply to law enforcement officers or employees of the department.
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(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 76, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
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