If a witness is arrested under a court order, they can be let go if they promise to show up in court. To get released, the witness must sign a legal promise — backed by a reliable person — guaranteeing they will appear as required. The promise is worth one hundred dollars.
491.170. attached, may be on . — When a , by section 491.160, shall be , the sheriff or other officer shall such witness, on his entering into a to the state of Missouri, with , in the sum of one hundred dollars, which the officer executing the is authorized to take, for the appearance and due attendance of such witness according to the of such writ.
(RSMo 1939 § 1902)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1738; 1919 § 5425; 1909 § 6369
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