If the person who was taken to court loses the case, the judge can make that person pay back all the money spent by government officials and law enforcement to handle the case.
452.915. and expenses. — If the is not the , the court may against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the or other public official and law officers under sections 452.905 and 452.910.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2009 H.B. 481)
Related Missouri laws
Role of law enforcement
RSMo 452.910
Application and construction
RSMo 452.920
Severability clause
RSMo 452.925
Role of prosecutor or public official
RSMo 452.905
Transitional provision
RSMo 452.930
Appeals
RSMo 452.900
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