Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 544–548)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 545.600: Witnesses to attend trial in cases of removal
What this law says, in plain English
Defendants and witnesses who posted bond to attend trial must appear at the new trial location if the case is moved to another county. Failure to appear is treated as a breach of recognizance.
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