A copy of a church or religious group's official record book can be used as evidence in court, as long as the leader of that group or the person who keeps the records signs it and swears in writing that it is true.
490.270. of religious records. — Copies of the referred to in section 490.260, by the pastor or other head of any such society or congregation, or by the or other of such register, and by his in writing, shall be .
(RSMo 1939 § 1830)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1666; 1919 § 5353; 1909 § 6298
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Related Missouri laws
Records of religious societies
RSMo 490.260
Instruments under repealed law
RSMo 490.280
Records of corporations and financial institutions
RSMo 490.250
Deed acknowledged under former law
RSMo 490.290
Records of cities and towns
RSMo 490.240
Deed, evidence upon proof of certain facts
RSMo 490.300
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