Missouri § 56.291 - To prepare written brief for attorney general in appealed criminal cases (third and certain fourth class counties).
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§ 56.291. To prepare written brief for attorney general in appealed criminal cases (third and certain fourth class counties).
The prosecuting attorney in counties of the third and fourth class, in addition to his other duties provided by law, shall submit to the attorney general of the state of Missouri, a written brief summarizing the facts and law of the lower court proceedings had in all criminal cases appealed to the supreme court from the county of his jurisdiction. The provisions of this section shall not apply to counties of the fourth class having an assessed valuation of less than ten million dollars, unless approved by the county commission.
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(L. 1965 p. 165 § 1, A.L. 1987 S.B. 65, et al.)
Effective 1-01-88
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 56.291 ("To prepare written brief for attorney general in appealed criminal cases (third and certain fourth class counties).") 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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