Missouri § 66.060 - Forfeiture of recognizance, when — procedure — record of judgment required, when.
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§ 66.060. Forfeiture of recognizance, when — procedure — record of judgment required, when.
1. In case of a breach of any recognizance entered into as provided herein, the recognizance shall be deemed forfeited and the court shall cause it to be prosecuted against the principal and surety or against either of them alone. Such action shall be in the name of the county as plaintiff, and all moneys recovered in any such action shall be paid over to the county treasurer to the credit of the general revenue fund of the county.
2. Judgments rendered under this section shall be tried with a record being made and may be appealed in like manner and within the same time as provided with respect to judgments in misdemeanor cases.
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(L. 1951 p. 397 § 6, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1985 S.B. 5, et al.)
Effective 1-01-87
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 66.060 cover?
Section 66.060 ("Forfeiture of recognizance, when — procedure — record of judgment required, 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.
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