In misdemeanor cases, after the plea of the defendant has been entered, if he pleads not guilty, the defendant or prosecuting attorney may demand a jury; but if no jury is demanded, the case may be tried by the associate circuit judge.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 543.200
Either party may demand jury
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. James Denelsbeck(075170) (2016)
Most recently applied in State v. James Denelsbeck(075170) (May 2016)
Effective: 28 Aug 1993; (RSMo 1939 § 3825, A.L. 1945 p. 750 § 20, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180); Prior revisions: 1929 § 3435; 1919 § 3780; 1909 § 4988
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.