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Section 557.011 – Authorized dispositions.

Effective – 28 Aug 2013, 2 histories 557.011. Authorized dispositions. — 1. Every person found guilty of an offense shall be dealt with by the court in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, except that for offenses defined outside this code and not repealed, the term of imprisonment or the fine that may be […]

Section 557.014 – Prosecution diversion program — definitions — authority of prosecuting attorney — requirements and provisions applicable to prosecution diversion — completion and disposition of charges.

Effective – 28 Aug 2019 557.014. Prosecution diversion program — definitions — authority of prosecuting attorney — requirements and provisions applicable to prosecution diversion — completion and disposition of charges. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Accusatory instrument”, a warrant of arrest, information, or indictment; (2) “Accused”, an […]

Section 557.016 – Classification of offenses.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 557.016. Classification of offenses. — 1. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following five categories: (1) Class A felonies; (2) Class B felonies; (3) Class C felonies; (4) Class D felonies; and (5) Class E felonies. 2. Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of […]

Section 557.021 – Classification of offenses outside this code.

Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 4 histories 557.021. Classification of offenses outside this code. — 1. Any offense defined outside this code which is declared to be a misdemeanor without specification of the penalty therefor is a class A misdemeanor. 2. Any offense defined outside this code which is declared to be a felony without […]

Section 557.031 – Presentence commitment for study.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 557.031. Presentence commitment for study. — 1. In felony cases where the circumstances surrounding the commission of the offense or other circumstances brought to the attention of the court indicate a strong likelihood that the defendant is suffering from a mental disease or disorder, and the court desires […]

Section 557.051 – Program for perpetrators of sexual offenses, participation required, when — restrictions for persons providing assessments and reports, penalty for violation, exception.

Effective – 28 Aug 2021, 2 histories 557.051. Program for perpetrators of sexual offenses, participation required, when — restrictions for persons providing assessments and reports, penalty for violation, exception. — 1. A person who has been found guilty of an offense under chapter 566, or any sex offense involving a child under chapter 568 or […]