Missouri § 43.405 - False reports, penalty.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.405 — False reports, penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.405. False reports, penalty.
A person who knowingly makes a false report of a missing person, or knowingly makes a false statement in any such report, to a law enforcement agency is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
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(L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 43.405
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.405 cover?
Section 43.405 ("False reports, penalty.") 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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