RSMo 577.033effective 28 Aug 1982

Inability of person to be tested to refuse, effect

In plain English

If a person is dead, unconscious, or otherwise unable to say no to a chemical test (like a blood or breath test), the law treats that person as if they never refused the test. The test can still be given.

Word-for-word law

577.033. Inability of person to be tested to refuse, effect. — Any person who is dead, unconscious or who is otherwise in a condition rendering him incapable of refusing to take a test as provided in sections 577.020 to 577.041 shall be not to have withdrawn the provided by section 577.020 and the test or tests may be administered.

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Source & history notes

(L. 1982 S.B. 513)

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