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Home » US Law » 2022 Missouri Revised Statutes » Title XXXVII - Criminal Procedure » Chapter 543 - Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases

Section 543.200 – Either party may demand jury.

Effective – 28 Aug 1993 543.200. Either party may demand jury. — In misdemeanor cases, after the plea of the defendant has been entered, if he pleads not guilty, the defendant or prosecuting attorney may demand a jury; but if no jury is demanded, the case may be tried by the associate circuit judge. ­­——– […]

Section 543.210 – Jury — number — selection.

Effective – 02 Jan 1979 543.210. Jury — number — selection. — If the case is thereafter tried before an associate circuit judge, the jury shall be composed of twelve persons, unless a less number shall be agreed upon, but not less than six. The selection of the jury and the practice and procedure relative […]

Section 543.220 – Proceedings, how governed.

Effective – 28 Aug 1993 543.220. Proceedings, how governed. — 1. All proceedings upon the trial of misdemeanors and infractions before associate circuit judges shall be governed by the practice in criminal cases before circuit judges, so far as the same may be applicable, and in respect to which no provision is made by statute. […]

Section 543.270 – Fine payable in installments.

Effective – 28 Aug 2019, 3 histories 543.270. Fine payable in installments. — When a fine is assessed by a municipal judge, associate circuit judge, or circuit judge, it shall be within his or her discretion to provide for the payment of the fine on an installment basis under such terms and conditions as he […]

Section 543.335 – Appeal — records, how kept.

Effective – 28 Aug 1997 543.335. Appeal — records, how kept. — In any case tried with a jury before an associate circuit judge or on assignment under procedures applicable before circuit judges, or in any misdemeanor case or county ordinance violation case, a record shall be kept and any person aggrieved by a judgment […]