Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 544–548)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 544.472: Persons confined to jail, verification of lawful immigration status required
What this law says, in plain English
Jail arresting agencies must verify immigration status of confined persons within 48 hours using federal databases and notify Homeland Security if unlawful status is found. This does not affect bond eligibility or release.
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