Effective – 28 Aug 1939
532.310. A day to be set for hearing the cause. — Upon the return of the writ of habeas corpus, a day shall be set for the hearing of the cause of imprisonment or restraint, not exceeding five days thereafter, unless the prisoner shall request a longer time; or the court or officer may proceed to such hearing immediately, as the circumstances of the case may require.
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(RSMo 1939 § 1616)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1452; 1919 § 1902; 1909 § 2467