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Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVII. Criminal Procedure § 540.190. Refusal to testify--proceedings

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If any witness, appearing before a grand jury, refuses to testify or to answer any interrogatories in the course of his examination, the fact and the question refused shall be communicated to the court in writing. The court shall thereupon determine whether the witness is bound to answer or not, and the grand jury shall be immediately informed of the decision.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVII. Criminal Procedure § 540.190. Refusal to testify--proceedings - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxvii-criminal-procedure/mo-rev-st-540-190/

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