Missouri § 40.038 - Confinement requirements — other punishment prohibited — exception.
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§ 40.038. Confinement requirements — other punishment prohibited — exception.
Subject to section 40.180, no person, while being held for trial or the result of trial, may be subjected to punishment or penalty other than arrest or confinement upon the charges pending against him, nor shall the arrest or confinement imposed upon the person be any more rigorous than the circumstances require to insure his presence, but the person may be subjected to the same treatment and discipline as persons confined under the authority of this state or its political subdivisions.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 13)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 40.038 cover?
Section 40.038 ("Confinement requirements — other punishment prohibited — exception.") 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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