Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 544–548)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 545.280: Prosecuting witness, who deemed
What this law says, in plain English
A person who files an affidavit supporting a criminal information is considered the prosecuting witness and prosecutor. If prosecution fails or defendant is acquitted, that person is liable for court costs unless the court orders otherwise.
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