HB 1857 -- COMMENCEMENT OF PROSECUTION (Lipke)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Crime Prevention and Public Safety

This bill specifies that a prosecution is commenced for a
misdemeanor or infraction when the information is filed.  A
prosecution for a felony is commenced when the complaint is
filed.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am