Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 544–548)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 545.720: Contents of affidavit
What this law says, in plain English
An affidavit supporting a defendant's request to delay trial due to missing evidence must include the witness's name, location, likelihood of obtaining testimony, facts expected to be proven, and confirmation that the delay is not for harassment or obstruction.
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