When a government lawyer like a state attorney general or local prosecutor fills out a request form for something related to court, they do not have to swear under oath that the facts they wrote are true.
491.260. of prosecuting officers. — When such application shall be made by the , , or other public , it shall not be necessary to swear to the truth of the facts set forth in the application.
(RSMo 1939 § 1912)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1748; 1919 § 5435; 1909 § 6379
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Application for writ
RSMo 491.250
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Fees of witnesses
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Power to issue writ of habeas corpus
RSMo 491.230
RSMo 491.290
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