Missouri § 56.090 - Must be present, when.
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§ 56.090. Must be present, when.
No judge shall allow the cases alluded to in sections 56.060 and 56.080 to be tried before him, unless the prosecuting attorney or someone properly qualified to prosecute for him is present. The judge, before trying these cases, shall give due notice to the prosecuting attorney.
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(RSMo 1939 § 12946, A. 1949 H.B. 2014, A.L. 1959 S.B. 67, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11320; 1919 § 740; 1909 § 1010
Effective 1-02-79
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 56.090
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 56.090 cover?
Section 56.090 ("Must be present, when.") 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.
How do I cite Missouri § 56.090?
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