Missouri § 221.420 - Use of regional jail, purpose — county may keep its own jail.
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§ 221.420. Use of regional jail, purpose — county may keep its own jail.
1. The regional jail established under sections 221.400 to 221.420 may be used to hold prisoners who have pled guilty or been found guilty or prisoners who are being held prior to or during trial.
2. Each county within the regional jail district may keep its own jail for holding any prisoners who have pled guilty or been found guilty or who are being held prior to or during trial.
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(L. 1994 S.B. 520)
Effective 7-6-94
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 221.420 cover?
Section 221.420 ("Use of regional jail, purpose — county may keep its own jail.") 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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