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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 491.090

Summons of witnesses — procedure — consequences of failure to appear

Known as the Child Victim Witness Protection Law

The act spans §§ 491–491 (67 sections).

Effective: 28 Aug 1985; (RSMo 1939 § 1897, A.L. 1945 p. 917, A.L. 1985 S.B. 5, et al.); Prior revisions: 1929 § 1733; 1919 § 5420; 1909 § 6364

1. In all cases where witnesses are required to attend the trial in any cause in any court of record, a summons shall be issued by the clerk of the court wherein the matter is pending, or by some notary public of the county wherein such trial shall be had, stating the day and place when and where the witnesses are to appear.

2. The witness shall be required to attend a trial from time to time, and from term to term, until the case be disposed of or the witness is finally discharged by the court. The witness shall be liable to attachment for any default or failure to appear as a witness at the trial and adjudged to pay the costs. Costs shall not be allowed for any subsequent recognizance or subpoena for the witness.

Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.