Missouri § 56.360 - Employment in criminal cases prohibited — civil practice authorized.
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§ 56.360. Employment in criminal cases prohibited — civil practice authorized.
It shall be unlawful for any prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney, or any assistant prosecuting attorney or any assistant circuit attorney, during the term of office for which he shall have been elected or appointed, to accept employment by any party other than the state of Missouri in any criminal case or proceeding; provided, that nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude the officers specified in this section from engaging in the civil practice of law. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
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(RSMo 1939 § 12927, A.L. 1959 H.B. 376)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11302; 1919 § 722; 1909 § 993
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 56.360
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 56.360 cover?
Section 56.360 ("Employment in criminal cases prohibited — civil practice authorized.") 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 § 56.360?
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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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How does Missouri § 56.360 apply to my situation?
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