Section 540.050 – Disqualification of grand juror — new juror summoned.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.050. Disqualification of grand juror — new juror summoned. — If any person is summoned as a grand juror who is not qualified as required by law, he may be challenged and discharged if such challenge is verified according to law or by his own oath. In such case, and […]
Section 540.060 – Challenge of grand jurors — grounds.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.060. Challenge of grand jurors — grounds. — Before a grand juror is sworn, any person held to answer a criminal charge may object to the competency of the grand juror on the ground that the grand juror is the prosecutor or complainant upon any charge against such person, or […]
Section 540.070 – Challenge for other causes not allowed.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.070. Challenge for other causes not allowed. — No challenge to the array of grand jurors, or to any person summoned as a grand juror, shall be allowed except as provided in section 540.045 and in section 540.050. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 3904, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.) Prior […]
Section 540.080 – Oath of grand jurors.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.080. Oath of grand jurors. — Grand jurors may be sworn in the following form: Do you solemnly swear you will diligently inquire and true presentment make, according to your charge, of all offenses against the laws of the state committed or triable in this county of which you have […]
Section 540.090 – Foreperson of grand jury, appointment.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.090. Foreperson of grand jury, appointment. — From the persons selected to serve as grand jurors, the court shall appoint a foreperson. If such foreperson is discharged or excused before the grand jury is dismissed, the court shall appoint another foreperson. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 3902, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, […]
Section 540.100 – Clerk of grand jury, appointment.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.100. Clerk of grand jury, appointment. — Every grand jury may appoint one of their number to be a clerk thereof, to preserve minutes of their proceedings and of the evidence given before them. The minutes shall be given to the prosecuting or circuit attorney when the grand jury is […]
Section 540.105 – Reporter to record testimony — oath.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.105. Reporter to record testimony — oath. — An official reporter of the circuit court, when directed by the judge thereof, shall take down and transcribe for the use of the prosecuting or circuit attorney any or all evidence given before the grand jury. Before taking down any such evidence, […]
Section 540.106 – Grand jury proceeding to be recorded, when — transcript to defendant.
Effective – 28 Aug 1997 540.106. Grand jury proceeding to be recorded, when — transcript to defendant. — Any grand jury proceeding that includes testimony or other information from a witness who is granted immunity from prosecution shall be a recorded proceeding. In the event a person is indicted as a result of such immunized […]
Section 540.110 – Foreperson — powers and duties — oath.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.110. Foreperson — powers and duties — oath. — The foreperson of every grand jury, from the time of his appointment to his discharge, shall be authorized to administer any oath, declaration or affirmation, in the manner prescribed by law, to any witness who shall appear before such grand jury, […]
Section 540.120 – Penalty for violation of oath.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 540.120. Penalty for violation of oath. — Any person having taken the oath required pursuant to section 540.110, who shall willfully violate the same, shall be adjudged guilty of a class B misdemeanor. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 3907, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3518; 1919 […]