HB 770 -- Medical Examination of Prisoners

Sponsor:  Cox

This bill specifies that sheriffs and jailers are not required to
take custody of a prisoner from an arresting officer until that
prisoner has been examined by a physician or medical personnel if
he or she appears to be unconscious, suffering from a serious
illness or injury, or is seriously impaired by drugs or alcohol.
The prisoner will be responsible for the cost of the examination.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am