This law explains what certain words mean for sections 491.400 to 491.450. 'State' includes U.S. territories and Washington D.C. 'Summons' is a legal paper telling someone they have to show up as a witness. 'Witness' is a person whose testimony is needed in a criminal case or grand jury investigation.
491.400. Definitions. — As used in sections 491.400 to 491.450 the following terms mean and include:
(1) "State", any territory of the United States and of Columbia.
(2) "", a , or other notice requiring the appearance of a .
(3) "Witness", a person whose is desired in any or investigation by a or in a , or proceeding.
Tap any gold-underlined word to see what it means.
Red section numbers link to that law.
Source & history notes
(L. 1959 H.B. 295 § 2)
Related Missouri laws
Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state
RSMo 491.410
Competency of witnesses, how determined
RSMo 491.380
Witness from another state summoned to testify in this state
RSMo 491.420
Cost of surplus witnesses paid by whom
RSMo 491.370
Exemption from arrest and service of process
RSMo 491.430
Continuance of case
RSMo 491.360
Legal information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source at revisor.mo.gov.