Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 43

Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 43
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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.010 Definitions.

43.010. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: (1) "Members of the patrol" , the superintendent, lieutenant colonel, majors, captains, director of radio, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and troopers of the Missouri state highway patrol; (2) "MULES" , Missouri uniform law enforcement system, a statewide-computerized communications system provided by the patrol designed to provide services, information, and capabilities to the law enforcement and criminal justice community in the state of Missouri; (3) "Patrol" , the Missouri state highway patrol; (4) "Peace officers" , sheriffs, police officers and other peace officers of this state; (5) "Radio personnel" , those employees of the patrol engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the patrol radio system. (RSMo 1939 § 8347, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293 and L. 1949 p. 292 § 8348A, A. 1949 H.B. 2164, A.L. 1971 S.B. 163, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2007 H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.020 State highway patrol created.

43.020. State highway patrol created. — There is hereby created a force consisting of a superintendent and other officers, sergeants, corporals, patrolmen, and radio personnel, as herein provided, to be known as "Missouri State Highway Patrol", which shall be vested with the powers and duties specified in this chapter and all powers necessary to enable the members of the patrol to fully and effectively carry out the purposes of this chapter but the powers and duties hereby conferred on the members of such patrol shall be supplementary to and in no way a limitation on the powers and duties of sheriffs, police officers, or other peace officers of this state. (RSMo 1939 § 8346, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1971 S.B. 163)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.025 Primary purpose of highway patrol.

43.025. Primary purpose of highway patrol. — 1. The primary purpose of the highway patrol is to enforce the traffic laws and promote safety upon the highways. As near as practicable all personnel of the patrol shall be used for carrying out these purposes. 2. As near as practicable, all personnel of the patrol shall be utilized in carrying out the provisions of sections 43.350 to 43.380 . (L. 1957 p. 619 § 43.130, A.L. 1969 H.B. 670, A.L. 1983 S.B. 294)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.030 Superintendent - qualifications, appointment, powers.

43.030. Superintendent — qualifications, appointment, powers. — 1. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol shall be appointed from the uniformed membership of the patrol by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The superintendent shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. The superintendent shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident taxpaying citizen of this state for a period of three years previous to being appointed as superintendent and shall be at least thirty years of age. The superintendent shall maintain an office in Jefferson City. 2. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol shall: (1) Have command of the patrol and perform all duties imposed on the superintendent and exercise all of the powers and authority conferred upon the superintendent by the provisions of this chapter and the requirements of chapter 650 ; (2) Within available appropriations, establish an equitable pay plan for the members of the highway patrol and radio personnel taking into consideration ranks and length of service. (RSMo 1939 § 8348, A.L. 1945 p. 978, A. 1949 H.B. 2164, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1437 & 1148, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1681 & 1342 merged with S.B. 883, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41 merged with H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07 (H.B. 405); 8-28-07 (H.B. 41) CROSS REFERENCES: Actions of superintendent subject to approval by department of public safety, 650.005 Appointment of superintendent, 650.005

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.032 Federal immigration law enforcement, patrol members to be designated for ...

43.032. Federal immigration law enforcement, patrol members to be designated for training. — Subject to appropriation, the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol shall designate that some or all members of the highway patrol be trained in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between the state of Missouri and the United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws during the course of their normal duties in the state of Missouri, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. Section 1357(g). The superintendent shall have the authority to negotiate the terms of such memorandum. The memorandum shall be signed by the superintendent of the highway patrol, the governor, and the director of the department of public safety. (L. 2008 H.B. 1549, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.040 Lieutenant colonel and majors - appointment, qualifications.

43.040. Lieutenant colonel and majors — appointment, qualifications. — The superintendent shall appoint from the membership of the patrol one lieutenant colonel and six majors, who shall have the same qualifications as the superintendent, and who may be relieved of the rank of lieutenant colonel or major, as the case may be, and the duties of the position by the superintendent at his pleasure. (L. 1949 p. 292 § 8348A, A. 1949 H.B. 2164, A.L. 1957 p. 619, A.L. 1965 p. 149, A.L. 1978 S.B. 772, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1868)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.050 Officers and other personnel, numbers authorized - exceptions - enforcement ...

43.050. Officers and other personnel, numbers authorized — exceptions — enforcement of gaming activities, when — discrimination prohibited. — 1. The superintendent may appoint not more than thirty-four captains and one director of radio, each of whom shall have the same qualifications as the superintendent, nor more than sixty-eight lieutenants, and such additional force of sergeants, corporals and patrolmen, so that the total number of members of the patrol shall not exceed one thousand sixty-four officers and patrolmen and such numbers of radio personnel as the superintendent deems necessary. 2. In case of a national emergency the superintendent may name additional patrolmen and radio personnel in a number sufficient to replace, temporarily, patrolmen and radio personnel called into military services. 3. The superintendent may enter into an agreement with the Missouri gaming commission to enforce any law, rule, or regulation, conduct background investigations under the laws of this state, and enforce the regulations of licensed gaming activities governed by chapter 313 . A notice of either party to terminate or modify the provisions of such agreement shall be in writing and executed not less than one year from the effective date of the termination or modification, unless mutually agreed upon by the superintendent and the Missouri gaming commission. Members of the patrol hired in conjunction with any agreement with the Missouri gaming commission shall not be subject to the personnel cap referenced in subsection 1 of this section. If such agreement is subsequently terminated or modified to reduce the number of personnel used in such agreement, those members affected by such termination or modification shall not be subject to the personnel cap referenced in subsection 1 of this section for a period of five years. 4. Member positions of the patrol originally acquired in conjunction with the community-oriented policing services federal grant or members assigned to fulfill the duties established in sections 43.350 to 43.380 shall not be subject to the personnel cap referenced in subsection 1 of this section. 5. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national origin or sex. (RSMo 1939 § 8349, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1945 p. 978, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1951 p. 651, A.L. 1953 p. 565, A.L. 1955 p. 615, A.L. 1957 p. 619, A.L. 1961 p. 482, A.L. 1965 p. 149, A.L. 1967 pp. 120, 121, A.L. 1973 H.B. 539, A.L. 1975 H.B. 695, A.L. 1978 S.B. 772, A.L. 1985 H.B. 671, A.L. 1992 S.B. 550, A.L. 1993 H.B. 220, A.L. 1996 S.B. 578, A.L. 1999 S.B. 309, A.L. 2005 H.B. 618, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1868)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.060 Qualifications, patrol and radio personnel - limitations on activities, ...

43.060. Qualifications, patrol and radio personnel — limitations on activities, exceptions — school board membership permitted — secondary employment permitted. — 1. Patrolmen and radio personnel shall not be less than twenty-one years of age. No person shall be appointed as superintendent or member of the patrol or as a member of the radio personnel who has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, or against whom any indictment or information may then be pending charging the person with having committed a crime, nor shall any person be appointed who is not of good character or who is not a citizen of the United States and who at the time of appointment is not a citizen of the state of Missouri; or who has not completed a high school program of education under chapter 167 , or who has not obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, and who has not obtained advanced education and experience as approved by the superintendent, or who does not possess ordinary physical strength, and who is not able to pass the physical and mental examination that the superintendent prescribes. 2. Except as provided in subsections 3 and 4 of this section, no member of the patrol shall hold any other commission or office, elective or appointive, while a member of the patrol, except that the superintendent may authorize specified members to accept federal commissions providing investigative and arrest authority to enforce federal statutes while working with or at the direction of a federal law enforcement agency. No member of the patrol shall accept any other employment, compensation, reward, or gift other than regular salary and expenses as herein provided except with the written permission of the superintendent. No member of the patrol shall perform any police duty connected with the conduct of any election, nor shall any member of the patrol at any time or in any manner electioneer for or against any party ticket, or any candidate for nomination or election to office on any party ticket, nor for or against any proposition of any kind or nature to be voted upon at any election. 3. Members of the patrol shall be permitted to be candidates for and members or directors of the school board in any school district where they meet the requirements for that position as set forth in chapter 162 . Members of the patrol who become school board directors or members within the state shall be permitted to receive benefits or compensation for their service to the school board as provided by chapter 162 . 4. The superintendent may, by general order, set forth the circumstances under which members of the patrol may, in addition to their duties as members of the patrol, be engaged in secondary employment. (RSMo 1939 § 8352, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1969 H.B. 173, A.L. 1983 H.B. 268, A.L. 1985 H.B. 671, A.L. 1992 S.B. 550, A.L. 1993 H.B. 198, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1037 merged with H.B. 1437 & 1148, A.L. 2004 S.B. 859, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1393 merged with S.B. 981, A.L. 2009 S.B. 47)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.080 Service salary increases - annual salary schedule submitted to governor and ...

43.080. Service salary increases — annual salary schedule submitted to governor and general assembly, contents — service defined. — 1. The superintendent is authorized and empowered to prescribe policies providing for increases in the salaries of members of the highway patrol. Each year, prior to January first, the superintendent shall submit a salary schedule report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and the president pro tem of the senate. The salary schedule report prepared by the superintendent shall include, in addition to other matters deemed pertinent to the superintendent, a comparison of the salaries of police officers of the three largest police departments in the state and a comparison of the salaries of police officers employed by the following law enforcement agencies located in surrounding states: (1) The Iowa State Patrol; (2) The Nebraska State Patrol; (3) The Illinois State Police; (4) The Kentucky State Police; (5) The Tennessee Highway Patrol; (6) The Arkansas State Police; (7) The Oklahoma Highway Patrol; and (8) The Kansas Highway Patrol. 2. The governor may make additional recommendations to the report and forward them to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tem of the senate. The speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tem of the senate may assign the salary schedule report to the appropriate standing committees to review the salary comparisons to ensure that parity in the salary of members of the highway patrol and officers of the three largest police departments is maintained. The superintendent of the highway patrol shall testify before the appropriate committee on the salary schedule report if called upon by such committee. The "service" of a member of the patrol, who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States and who has subsequently been reinstated as a member of the patrol within ninety days after receiving a discharge other than dishonorable from the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be considered service with the patrol as a member of the patrol rendered since last becoming a member prior to entrance into the Armed Forces of the United States; except that no member shall be entitled to any credit, privilege or benefit provided by this chapter if such member voluntarily extends or participates in an extension of the period of service, whether by reenlistment, waiver of discharge, acceptance of commission or any other action, with the Armed Forces beyond the period of service for which such member was originally commissioned, enlisted, inducted or called. (RSMo 1939 § 8351, A.L. 1945 p. 976, A. 1949 H.B. 2003, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1437 & 1148, A.L. 2003 S.B. 212 & 220 merged with S.B. 468, A.L. 2025 H.B. 225)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.090 Clerical force - offices and equipment - radio station.

43.090. Clerical force — offices and equipment — radio station. — The superintendent shall employ such clerical force, radio operators, and other subordinates, and shall provide such office equipment, stationery, postage supplies, communication and telephone facilities as he or she shall deem necessary for general headquarters located at Jefferson City, Missouri, and shall also provide offices, equipment, stationery, postage, clerical force, communication, telephone, and other subordinates for the headquarters of each troop or division of the patrol. The state highway patrol communications division shall be under the control of and at the service of the superintendent for such regular and emergency communications and service as the superintendent may require. (RSMo 1939 § 8365, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41 merged with H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07 (H.B. 405); 8-28-07 (H.B. 41)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.100 Salaries and expenses for highway work, how paid.

43.100. Salaries and expenses for highway work, how paid. — All expenses of members of the patrol and all expenditures for vehicles, equipment, arms, ammunition, supplies and all other expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the patrol in the enforcement of any state motor vehicle law or in the regulation of traffic on highways maintained and constructed by the state highways and transportation commission under the duties described in section 43.160 shall be paid monthly, except salaries of members of the patrol and salaries of subordinates and clerical force which shall be paid in semimonthly or monthly installments as designated by the commissioner of administration, and shall be paid by the state treasurer out of the proceeds of state motor vehicle fees and license taxes and state taxes on the sale or use of motor vehicle fuels as provided in Section 30(b) of Article IV of the constitution of this state upon warrants drawn by the state auditor based upon bills of particular and vouchers certified by the officer or employee designated by the commission. (L. 1943 p. 652 § 8365a, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1266)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.110 Travel expenses of patrol, how paid - fees.

43.110. Travel expenses of patrol, how paid — fees. — The necessary expenses of the members of the patrol in the performance of their duties shall be paid by the state when such members are away from their places of residence or from the troop or division to which they are assigned, subject to the approval of the superintendent. No fee shall be allowed to any person or officer for the arrest and transportation of persons arrested and transported by members of the patrol, and no witness fees shall be granted or allowed members of the patrol in criminal cases. Witness fees for members of the patrol in civil cases, and for testifying in federal court, shall be the same as provided by law, and shall be claimed and collected by members of the patrol, and promptly transmitted to the fund from which the member or employee is funded. (RSMo 1939 § 8357, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1947 V. I p. 322, A.L. 2007 H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07 CROSS REFERENCE: Officers not to receive witness fees, 550.160

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.120 Superintendent to regulate patrol - rank, appointment - officers to act in ...

43.120. Superintendent to regulate patrol — rank, appointment — officers to act in superintendent's absence — to compile criminal data. — 1. The superintendent shall prescribe rules for instruction and discipline and make all administrative rules and regulations and fix the hours of duty for the members of the patrol. The superintendent shall divide the state into troops and assign members of the patrol to such troops in the manner as deemed proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The superintendent may call members of the patrol from one troop to another. 2. The superintendent shall appoint the lieutenant colonel and five majors from within the membership. Such individuals shall serve at the superintendent's pleasure and shall return to their previously held rank after being relieved of their position duties by the present or incoming superintendent. The superintendent shall classify and rank through promotions the majors, the director of radio, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, troopers, and radio personnel from the next lower grade after not less than one year of service satisfactorily performed therein. 3. In case of the absence of the superintendent, or at the time the superintendent designates, the lieutenant colonel shall assume the duties of the superintendent. In the absence of both the superintendent and the lieutenant colonel, a major shall be designated by the superintendent or by the lieutenant colonel. In case of the disability of the superintendent and the lieutenant colonel, the governor may designate a major as acting superintendent and when so designated, the acting superintendent shall have all the powers and duties of the superintendent. 4. The superintendent shall collect, compile and keep available for the use of peace officers of the state the information as is deemed necessary for the detection of crime and identification of criminals. The superintendent shall have the authority to direct members and other employees of the patrol to carry out any public safety duty or service authorized or appropriated by the general assembly. 5. The superintendent is responsible for establishing policy, procedures, and regulations in cooperation with the law enforcement and criminal justice community in protecting the integrity of the MULES system. The superintendent shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of all MULES policies and regulations consistent with state and federal rules, policy, and law by which the MULES system operates. (RSMo 1939 § 8354, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293 and L. 1949 p. 292 § 8348A, A. 1949 H.B. 2164, A.L. 1957 p. 619, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1720, et al., A.L. 1994 H.B. 1437 & 1148, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2007 H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07 CROSS REFERENCE: Bertillon system of identification of convicts, 217.315 to 217.325

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.130 Uniforms - allowance to members - vehicles and equipment.

43.130. Uniforms — allowance to members — vehicles and equipment. — 1. The superintendent shall prescribe a distinctive style of uniform and badge for members of the patrol to be made of the material and of the color he specifies, and it shall be unlawful for any person to wear the prescribed uniform or badge, or any distinctive part thereof, except on order of the superintendent. The uniform shall be purchased at the times the superintendent requires, and the superintendent shall fix a uniform allowance for such purpose for each member of the patrol. 2. The members of the patrol shall, at the expense of the state, be furnished with the vehicles, equipment, arms, ammunition, supplies and insignia of office as the superintendent deems necessary, all of which shall remain the property of the state and be strictly accounted for by each member of the patrol. All such vehicles and equipment shall be distinctively marked, and all vehicles used by members of the patrol shall be distinctively lighted at night. 3. Members of the patrol shall wear their uniform and insignia of office at all times when on duty, unless otherwise designated by the superintendent. (RSMo 1939 § 8355, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1957 p. 619, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1048)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.140 Members' oaths.

43.140. Members' oaths. — The members of the patrol, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall each take and subscribe an oath to support the constitution and laws of the United States and the state of Missouri and to faithfully demean themselves in office in the form prescribed by Section 11, Article VII, of the constitution of this state and they shall each faithfully perform the duties of their respective offices and safely keep and account for all moneys and property received by them. (RSMo 1939 § 8356, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293 and L. 1949 p. 292 § 8348A, A. 1949 H.B. 2164, A.L. 2007 H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.150 Removal or discipline of members of patrol, procedure.

43.150. Removal or discipline of members of patrol, procedure. — 1. After a probation period of one year the members of the patrol shall be subject to removal, reduction in rank or suspension of more than three days only for cause after a formal charge has been filed in writing before or by the superintendent and upon a finding by a majority of a board of six members randomly selected from troops or divisions other than that of the accused. The board shall be composed of six unbiased members including one nonvoting captain, one sergeant and four members of the same rank as the accused member. The randomly selected captain shall serve as presiding officer at the hearing. Within thirty days after the petition is filed, unless the accused consents to an extension of time, the board shall conduct a hearing and report to the superintendent the finding by the majority of the board, whether the charges are true and what discipline, if any, should be imposed. All lawful rules, regulations, and orders of the superintendent shall be obeyed by the members of the patrol who shall be subject to dismissal as provided or to one or more of the following: (1) Suspension not to exceed thirty days; (2) Fine; (3) Reduction in rank; or (4) Disciplinary transfer at the member's expense; as the superintendent may adjudge. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent nondisciplinary transfers of members if the superintendent determines that such transfers are for the good of the patrol. No hearings shall be required in the case of reprimands or suspensions of three days or less which may be imposed at the discretion of the superintendent. 2. Subject to the exceptions set forth in subsection 3, if a complaint is filed against a member, the member will be provided a copy of the complaint promptly after the complaint is filed by or received by the patrol. Unless the member consents in writing to an earlier time, the member will not be interrogated by the patrol or ordered to respond in writing in connection with the complaint until forty-eight hours after the member has received a copy of the complaint. The member will be entitled to reasonable opportunity to have counsel present during any interrogation related to the complaint. Prior to the superintendent or the patrol making an initial recommendation of discipline, the member shall be entitled to a copy of any investigation reports and any other written or recorded information or other evidence reviewed by the patrol which relates to the complaint; and the member will be afforded an opportunity to present a written response thereto. 3. Notwithstanding any provisions in the preceding subsection, the superintendent may postpone notifying the member that a complaint has been filed and may withhold the complaint and part or all of the investigation report and other evidence if the superintendent determines that such disclosures will seriously interfere with the investigation regarding that complaint or any other investigation being conducted by the patrol or will likely jeopardize the health or safety of any person. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the rights of parties to discovery in civil or criminal litigation. (RSMo 1939 § 8353, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1955 p. 615, A.L. 1992 S.B. 550, A.L. 1998 S.B. 659, A.L. 1999 H.B. 661) (1987) Hearing board's dismissal of state highway patrolman was within its discretion in proceeding pursuant to this section. Gamble v. Hoffman, 732 S.W.2d 890 (Mo. banc).

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.160 Duties of the patrol on highways.

43.160. Duties of the patrol on highways. — It shall be the duty of the patrol to police the highways constructed and maintained by the commission; to regulate the movement of traffic thereon; to enforce thereon the laws of this state relating to the operation and use of vehicles on the highways; to enforce and prevent thereon the violation of the laws relating to the size, weight and speed of commercial motor vehicles and all laws designed to protect and safeguard the highways constructed and maintained by the commission. It shall be the duty of the patrol whenever possible to determine persons causing or responsible for the breaking, damaging or destruction of any improved hard surfaced roadway, structure, sign markers, guard rail, or any other appurtenance constructed or maintained by the commission and to arrest persons criminally responsible therefor and to bring them before the proper officials for prosecution. It shall be the duty of the patrol to cooperate with such state official as may be designated by law in the collection of all state revenue derived from highway users as an incident to their use or right to use the highways of the state, including all license fees and taxes upon motor vehicles, trailers, and motor vehicle fuels, and upon, with respect to, or on the privilege of the manufacture, receipt, storage, distribution, sale or use thereof (except the sales tax on motor vehicles and trailers, and all property taxes). (RSMo 1939 § 8358, A.L. 1945 p. 977) (1966) Missouri state troopers were well within their rights in making check on automobile which corresponded with stolen vehicle report and the halting and check of driver did not constitute an arrest so as to bring into play all requirements of probable cause. Rodgers v. United States, 362 F.2d 358.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.170 Must stop on signal of member of patrol - penalty.

43.170. Must stop on signal of member of patrol — penalty. — It shall be the duty of the operator or driver of any vehicle or the rider of any animal traveling on the highways of this state to stop on signal of any member of the patrol and to obey any other reasonable signal or direction of such member of the patrol given in directing the movement of traffic on the highways. Any person who willfully fails or refuses to obey such signals or directions or who willfully resists or opposes a member of the patrol in the proper discharge of his duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law for such offenses. (RSMo 1939 § 8361) (1993) Statute does not apply to law enforcement officers, other than members of the highway patrol. The failure to stop on a signal from other law enforcement officers is not, in and of itself, a crime. State v. Dossett, 851 S.W.2d 750 (Mo. App. W.D.).

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.180 Powers of patrol members - investigation of crime, how paid for.

43.180. Powers of patrol members — investigation of crime, how paid for. — The members of the state highway patrol, with the exception of the director of radio and radio personnel, shall have full power and authority as now or hereafter vested by law in peace officers when working with and at the special request of the sheriff of any county, or the chief of police of any city, or under the direction of the superintendent of the state highway patrol, or in the arrest of anyone violating any law in their presence or in the apprehension and arrest of any fugitive from justice on any felony violation. The members of the state highway patrol shall have full power and authority to make investigations connected with any crime of any nature. The expense for the patrol's operation under this section shall be paid monthly by the state treasurer chargeable to the general revenue fund. (L. 1943 p. 652 § 8358a, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1988 S.B. 423) Effective 5-13-88 (1967) The Missouri state highway patrol has the power of investigation, arrest, search and seizure on Missouri highways. Gullett v. United States (A.), 387 F.2d 307.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.190 Authority to arrest, pursue violators.

43.190. Authority to arrest, pursue violators. — The members of the patrol, with the exception of the director of radio and radio personnel, are hereby declared to be officers of the state of Missouri and shall be so deemed and taken in all courts having jurisdiction of offenses against the laws of this state. The members of the patrol shall have the powers now or hereafter vested by law in peace officers except the serving or execution of civil process. The members of the patrol shall have authority to arrest without writ, rule, order or process any person detected by him in the act of violating any law of this state. When a member of the patrol is in pursuit of a violator or suspected violator and is unable to arrest such violator or suspected violator within the limits of the district or territory over which the jurisdiction of such member of the patrol extends, he shall be and is hereby authorized to continue in pursuit of such violator or suspected violator into whatever part of this state may be reasonably necessary to effect the apprehension and arrest of the same and to arrest such violator or suspected violator wherever he may be overtaken. (RSMo 1939 § 8359, A.L. 1949 p. 293) (1953) Highway patrolman, being an officer of the state, has the right to arrest without warrant a person whom he has probable cause to believe guilty of felony. State v. Campbell (Mo.), 262 S.W.2d 5.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.195 Authority to arrest upon reasonable grounds for motor vehicle violations.

43.195. Authority to arrest upon reasonable grounds for motor vehicle violations. — Any member of the Missouri state highway patrol may arrest on view, and without a warrant, any person he sees violating or who he has reasonable grounds to believe has violated any law of this state relating to the operation of motor vehicles. (L. 1965 p. 150 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.200 Search and seizure powers of highway patrol - authority to serve warrants, ...

43.200. Search and seizure powers of highway patrol — authority to serve warrants, participation of sheriff — instruction of officers. — 1. The members of the patrol shall have the right and power of search and seizure to take from any person under arrest or about to be arrested deadly or dangerous weapons in the possession of such person, and to search and seize on a public highway of this state, or off the public highways of this state as an incident to an arrest made following a hot pursuit from a public highway. 2. When ordered to any county or municipality in this state by the governor because of civil disorder, members of the patrol during that time may exercise all powers of search and seizure in the same manner and to the same extent as any sheriff in this state. 3. The members of the highway patrol may request that the prosecuting or circuit attorney apply for, and members of the highway patrol may serve, search warrants anywhere within the state of Missouri, provided the sheriff of the county in which the warrant is to be served, or his designee, shall be notified upon application by the applicant of the search warrant except for offenses pertaining to driving while intoxicated. The sheriff or his or her designee shall participate in serving the search warrant except for offenses pertaining to driving while intoxicated and the investigation of motor vehicle traffic accidents. Any designee of the sheriff shall be a deputy sheriff or other person certified as a peace officer under chapter 590 . The sheriff shall always have a designee available. 4. The superintendent of the highway patrol shall see that every member of the highway patrol is thoroughly instructed in the powers of police officers to arrest for misdemeanors and felonies and to search and seize in order that no person or citizen traveling in this state shall be hindered, stopped, or arrested or his person or property searched or seized without constitutional grounds existing therefor. (RSMo 1939 § 8362, A.L. 1958 2d Ex. Sess. p. 174, A.L. 1969 3d Ex. Sess. H.B. 18, A.L. 1985 H.B. 671, A.L. 1992 H.B. 852, A.L. 1995 H.B. 461, A.L. 2009 H.B. 685) CROSS REFERENCE: Animal protection, highway patrol's powers and duties, 578.030 (1984) The fact that members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol had no authority to conduct a search and seizure beyond the jurisdiction of state highways was irrelevant in a federal trial charging possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, since the actions of state officers are to be judged as if they were federal officers. United States v. Eng (8th Cir.) 753 F.2d 683.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.210 Person arrested to be dealt with according to law.

43.210. Person arrested to be dealt with according to law. — Any person arrested by a member of the patrol shall forthwith be taken by such member before the court or associate circuit judge having jurisdiction of the crime whereof such person so arrested is charged there to be dealt with according to law. (RSMo 1939 § 8360)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.220 No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter.

43.220. No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter. — Neither the governor nor the superintendent shall have any power, right or authority to command, order or direct any member of the patrol to perform any duty or service not authorized under state statute. (RSMo 1939 § 8363, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.250 Law enforcement officers to file accident reports with patrol, when.

43.250. Law enforcement officers to file accident reports with patrol, when. — Every law enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or total property damage to an apparent extent of five hundred dollars or more to one person, or who otherwise prepares a written or computer-generated report as a result of an investigation either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing the participants or witnesses, shall forward a report of such accident to the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol within ten days after his or her investigation of the accident, except that upon the approval of the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol the report may be forwarded at a time and/or in a form other than as required in this section. (L. 1973 H.B. 536 § 1, A.L. 1979 H.B. 167, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1660)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.251 Report forms - how provided, contents - approval by superintendent.

43.251. Report forms — how provided, contents — approval by superintendent. — 1. The state highways and transportation commission shall prepare and upon request supply to police departments, sheriffs, and other appropriate agencies or individuals forms for written accident reports as required by section 43.250 and this section. Reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose, with reference to a vehicle accident, the cause, conditions then existing and the persons and vehicles involved. 2. Every written or computer-generated accident report required to be made shall be submitted on the appropriate form or in the appropriate computer format approved by the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol and shall contain all the information required therein unless not available. (L. 1973 H.B. 536 § 2, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1660, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.252 Highway patrol traffic records fund created, moneys to be deposited into fund.

43.252. Highway patrol traffic records fund created, moneys to be deposited into fund. — All moneys received by the superintendent of the Missouri highway patrol for the copying of reports, photographs, and other related materials of highway patrol-investigated motor vehicle accidents and for requests for specialized statistical computer analysis of motor vehicle accident investigation data shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the "Highway Patrol Traffic Records Fund" which is hereby created. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, if the moneys collected and deposited into the fund are not totally expended annually by the highway patrol at the end of the biennium, such unexpended moneys in such fund shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the state general revenue fund. (L. 2003 S.B. 675)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.253 Fee for certain records request, amount - increase permitted, cap.

43.253. Fee for certain records request, amount — increase permitted, cap. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a minimum fee of six dollars may be charged by the Missouri state highway patrol for a records request for a Missouri Uniform Crash Report or Marine Accident Investigation Report where there are allowable fees of less than six dollars under this chapter or chapter 610 . Such six-dollar fee shall be in place of any allowable fee of less than six dollars. 2. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol may increase the minimum fee described in this section by no more than one dollar every other year beginning August 28, 2024; however, the minimum fee described in this section shall not exceed ten dollars. (L. 2023 S.B. 28 merged with S.B. 186)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.260 Sale of patrol's surplus motor vehicles and watercraft - preferences to ...

43.260. Sale of patrol's surplus motor vehicles and watercraft — preferences to political subdivisions. — Notwithstanding other provisions of law to the contrary, the Missouri state highway patrol is hereby authorized to sell surplus highway patrol motor vehicles, watercraft, watercraft motors, and trailers. Sales to municipal, county, political subdivisions or state governmental agencies shall be given preference over sales to the general public. Vehicles, watercraft, watercraft motors, and trailers may be offered for sale only after approval is given in writing by the commissioner of administration and an evaluation is made of each asset and a price determined by the commissioner of administration. The highway patrol shall accept not less than the amount authorized by the commissioner of administration for the sale of vehicles, watercraft, watercraft motors, and trailers. (L. 1983 S.B. 345 § 1, A.L. 1988 S.B. 423, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1562, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1424)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.265 Motor vehicle, aircraft, and watercraft revolving fund, purpose - exempt ...

43.265. Motor vehicle, aircraft, and watercraft revolving fund, purpose — exempt from transfer to general revenue. — There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Highway Patrol's Motor Vehicle, Aircraft, and Watercraft Revolving Fund", which shall be administered by the superintendent of the highway patrol. All funds received by the highway patrol from: (1) Any source for purchase and maintenance of highway patrol motor vehicles, watercraft, watercraft motors, and trailers; (2) Any source for reimbursement of costs associated with the official use of highway patrol vehicles; (3) Any source for restitution for damage to or loss of a highway patrol vehicle or aircraft; (4) Any other source for the purchase and maintenance of highway patrol aircraft or aircraft parts; and (5) Government agencies for the reimbursement of costs associated with aircraft flights flown on their behalf by the highway patrol; shall be credited to the fund. The state treasurer is the custodian of the fund and shall approve disbursements from the fund subject to appropriation and as provided by law and the constitution of this state at the request of the superintendent of the highway patrol. The balances from this fund shall be used for the purchase and maintenance of highway patrol motor vehicles, highway patrol watercraft, watercraft motors, and trailers, highway patrol aircraft or aircraft parts and operational costs. Prior to obligating any funds for the purchase of an individual unit that costs in excess of five hundred thousand dollars, the highway patrol shall receive a specific appropriation from the general assembly for the particular purchase. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be exempt from the provisions of section 33.080 relating to the transfer of unexpended balances to the general revenue fund. (L. 1983 S.B. 345 § 2, A.L. 1995 H.B. 440, A.L. 1997 H.B. 697, A.L. 2001 H.B. 163, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1424, A.L. 2013 S.B. 236, A.L. 2026 H.B. 1786)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.270 Criminal justice network and technology revolving fund, purpose.

43.270. Criminal justice network and technology revolving fund, purpose. — There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Criminal Justice Network and Technology Revolving Fund", which will be administered by the superintendent of the highway patrol. All funds associated with the criminal justice network received by the highway patrol shall be credited to the fund. The state treasurer is the custodian of the fund and shall approve disbursements from the fund subject to appropriation and as provided by law and the constitution of this state at the request of the superintendent of the highway patrol. The balances from this fund shall be used for the procurement of telecommunications and computer equipment, services, and software associated with connection to the criminal justice network. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be exempt from the provisions of section 33.080 relating to the transfer of unexpended balances to the general revenue fund. All funds associated with MULES in the office of administration's revolving administrative trust fund shall be transferred to the criminal justice network and technology revolving fund on August 28, 1997. (L. 1997 H.B. 697 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.300 Division created.

43.300. Division created. — Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of section 43.025 , there is hereby created within the Missouri state highway patrol a "Governor's Security Division". (L. 2005 H.B. 353)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.310 Director, appointed by superintendent - responsibility.

43.310. Director, appointed by superintendent — responsibility. — The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol shall appoint from the membership of the patrol, a director of the governor's security division who shall be responsible for the operation of the division. (L. 2005 H.B. 353)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.320 Assignment of highway patrol members to division - allocation of costs.

43.320. Assignment of highway patrol members to division — allocation of costs. — 1. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol may assign highway patrol members under the superintendent's command to serve in the governor's security division on a permanent or temporary basis. 2. All salaries, expenses and other costs relating to the assignment of Missouri state highway patrol members to the governor's security division shall be paid within the limits of appropriations from general revenue, or from such other funding as may be authorized by the general assembly. (L. 2005 H.B. 353)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.330 Duties of director.

43.330. Duties of director. — 1. The director of the governor's security division shall provide transportation, security, and protection for the governor and the governor's immediate family. 2. At the discretion of the superintendent, the director of the governor's security division may also provide transportation, security, and protection for other public officials. (L. 2005 H.B. 353)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.350 Division established.

43.350. Division established. — Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of section 43.025 , there is hereby created within the Missouri state highway patrol a "Division of Drug and Crime Control". (L. 1983 S.B. 294 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.360 Director - appointment, qualification, duties.

43.360. Director — appointment, qualification, duties. — The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol shall appoint from the membership of the patrol, a director of the division of drug and crime control who shall be responsible for the operation of the division. (L. 1983 S.B. 294 § 2)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.370 Personnel, compensation, expenses.

43.370. Personnel, compensation, expenses. — 1. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol may assign highway patrol members under his command to serve in the division of drug and crime control on a permanent or temporary basis. 2. All salaries, expenses and other costs relating to the assignment of Missouri state highway patrol members to the division of drug and crime control shall be paid within the limits of appropriations from general revenue, or from such other funding as may be authorized by the general assembly. (L. 1983 S.B. 294 § 3)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.380 Investigations, powers, procedure.

43.380. Investigations, powers, procedure. — 1. The director of the division of drug and crime control shall initiate the investigation of any suspected crime or criminal activity within this state at the request of the attorney general, when the attorney general has authority to initiate legal action with respect to the matter to be investigated, or at the request of any chief of police, prosecuting attorney, sheriff or the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol. 2. If the attorney general or the superintendent of the highway patrol request the director of the division of drug and crime control to undertake any investigation under this section other than a drug-related investigation, the director shall notify as soon as practical the chief of police, prosecuting attorney, or sheriff having jurisdiction in the area in which the pending investigation will be conducted of such pending investigation unless such official is a subject in the investigation or is implicated or allegedly involved in the investigation. (L. 1983 S.B. 294 § 4)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.390 Division created - director appointment - powers of officers - salaries, ...

43.390. Division created — director appointment — powers of officers — salaries, expenses and compensation. — 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of section 43.025 , there is hereby created within the Missouri state highway patrol a "Division of Water Patrol". 2. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol shall appoint a director of the division of water patrol who shall be responsible for the operation of the division. 3. The superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol may assign highway patrol members under the superintendent's command to serve in the division of water patrol on a permanent or temporary basis. 4. All officers assigned to the division of water patrol shall be vested with the powers prescribed in sections 306.165 , 306.167 , and 306.168 . 5. All salaries, expenses, and other costs relating to the assignment of Missouri state highway patrol members to the division of water patrol shall be paid within the limits of appropriations from general revenue, the Missouri state water patrol * fund established in section 306.185 , or from such other funding as may be authorized by the general assembly. (L. 2010 H.B. 1868) * "Missouri state water patrol" changed to "water patrol division" by section 306.010, 2010.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.400 Definitions.

43.400. Definitions. — As used in sections 43.400 to 43.410 , the following terms mean: (1) "Missing child" or "missing juvenile" , any person who is under the age of eighteen years or who is in foster care regardless of the person's age or who is an emancipated minor as defined in section 302.178 , a homeless youth as defined in section 167.020 , or an unaccompanied minor as defined in section 210.121 , whose temporary or permanent residence is in the state of Missouri or who is believed to be within the state of Missouri, whose location has not been determined, and who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency; (2) "Missing child report" , a report prepared on a standard form supplied by the Missouri state highway patrol for the use by private citizens and law enforcement agencies to report missing children or missing juvenile information to the Missouri state highway patrol; (3) "Missing person" , a person who is missing and meets one of the following characteristics: (a) Is physically or mentally disabled to the degree that the person is dependent upon an agency or another individual; (b) Is missing under circumstances indicating that the missing person's safety may be in danger; (c) Is missing under involuntary or unknown circumstances; subject to the provisions of (a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) of this subsection; (d) Is a child or juvenile runaway from the residence of a parent, legal guardian, or custodian; (e) Is a child and is missing under circumstances indicating that the person was or is in the presence of or under the control of a party whose presence or control was or is in violation of a permanent or temporary court order and fourteen or more days have elapsed, during which time the party has failed to file any pleading with the court seeking modification of the permanent or temporary court order; (f) Is missing under circumstances indicating that the person was or is in the presence of or under the control of a party whose presence or control was or is in violation of a permanent or temporary court order and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person may be taken outside of the United States; (4) "Patrol" , the Missouri state highway patrol; (5) "Registrar" , the state registrar of vital statistics. (L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al. § 5, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al., A.L. 2003 S.B. 30, A.L. 2023 S.B. 186)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.401 Reports, information to be included, entry of data into computer systems - ...

43.401. Reports, information to be included, entry of data into computer systems — report to be maintained as record during investigation — removal of record, when — missing child complaint, requirements. — 1. The reporting of missing persons by law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and the responsibilities of the patrol in maintaining accurate records of missing persons are as follows: (1) A person may file a complaint of a missing person with a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. The complaint shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information: (a) The name of the complainant; (b) The name, address, and phone number of the guardian, if any, of the missing person; (c) The relationship of the complainant to the missing person; (d) The name, age, address, and all identifying characteristics of the missing person; (e) The length of time the person has been missing; and (f) All other information deemed relevant by either the complainant or the law enforcement agency; (2) A report of the complaint of a missing person shall be immediately entered into the Missouri uniform law enforcement system (MULES) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system by the law enforcement agency receiving the complaint, and disseminated to other law enforcement agencies who may come in contact with or be involved in the investigation or location of a missing person; (3) A law enforcement agency with which a complaint of a missing child has been filed shall prepare, as soon as practicable, a standard missing child report. The missing child report shall be maintained as a record by the reporting law enforcement agency during the course of an active investigation; (4) Upon the location of a missing person, or the determination by the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction that the person is no longer missing, the law enforcement agency which reported the missing person shall immediately remove the record of the missing person from the MULES and NCIC files. 2. No law enforcement agency shall prevent an immediate active investigation on the basis of an agency rule which specifies an automatic time limitation for a missing person investigation. 3. Any agency or placement provider, parent, or guardian with the care and custody of a child who is missing shall file a missing child complaint with the appropriate law enforcement agency within two hours of determining the child to be missing. The law enforcement agency shall immediately submit information as to the missing child to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) including, but not limited to, the name, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, and eye and hair color of the child; a recent photograph of the child; and the date and location of the last known contact with the child. The law enforcement agency shall institute a proper investigation and search for the missing child and maintain contact with the agency or placement provider making the missing child complaint. The missing child's entry shall not be removed from any database or system until the child is found or the case is closed. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al., A.L. 1994 S.B. 661, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1456, A.L. 2023 S.B. 186)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.402 Missing persons unit established, duties.

43.402. Missing persons unit established, duties. — The superintendent of the patrol shall organize a missing persons unit within the patrol, which unit shall be the central repository for this state for information regarding missing persons. The head of this missing person unit shall, with the approval of the superintendent of the patrol, establish the services deemed necessary to aid in the location of missing persons including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Collecting and disseminating information regarding missing persons in order to assist in locating such persons; (2) Establishing a system of interstate and intrastate communication of information relating to children determined to be missing by the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child, or by a law enforcement agency; (3) Providing a centralized file for the exchange of information on missing children with appropriate private or federal agencies which serve as national coordinators of missing children incidents; (4) Assisting in the investigation of reports of missing persons by a uniformed or commissioned member of the patrol. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al., A.L. 1990 H.B. 1370, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.403 Responsibilities of other agencies.

43.403. Responsibilities of other agencies. — The director of the department of social services, the director of the department of mental health, school districts, and juvenile courts, shall establish appropriate procedures to ensure that all possible instances of missing children are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency or the highway patrol as required by sections 43.400 to 43.409 . (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.404 Parent or guardian may report missing child, when, duty to notify patrol ...

43.404. Parent or guardian may report missing child, when, duty to notify patrol when child located. — Any parent, guardian, or legal custodian may submit a missing child report to the patrol on any child whose whereabouts are unknown, regardless of the circumstances, subsequent to the reporting of such to the appropriate law enforcement agency within the county in which the child became missing. Each of the reports so made by any parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall be included in the records of the patrol concerning the missing child in question. The parent, guardian, or legal custodian responsible for notifying the patrol or a law enforcement agency of a missing child shall immediately notify such agency or the patrol when the location of the child reported missing has been determined. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.405 False reports, penalty.

43.405. False reports, penalty. — A person who knowingly makes a false report of a missing person, or knowingly makes a false statement in any such report, to a law enforcement agency is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.406 Missing children, patrol may notify registrar of vital statistics and last ...

43.406. Missing children, patrol may notify registrar of vital statistics and last known school attended. — 1. Upon receipt of a report of a missing child, the patrol may notify the state registrar of vital statistics of the disappearance and may provide the registrar with information concerning the identity of the missing child. 2. If the patrol has reason to believe that a missing child has been enrolled in a specific Missouri elementary or secondary school, the patrol shall notify the last such known school of the disappearance. 3. The patrol shall by rule determine the manner and form of notices and information required by sections 43.406 to 43.409 . (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.407 Birth certificate records of missing children to be flagged at request of ...

43.407. Birth certificate records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol. — 1. Upon notification by the patrol that a child born in this state is missing, the registrar shall mark the birth certificate record of that child in such a manner that whenever a copy of the birth certificate or information regarding the birth record is requested, the registrar shall be alerted to the fact that the certificate is that of a missing child. 2. In response to any inquiry, the registrar may provide a copy of a birth certificate or information concerning the birth record of any child whose record is marked pursuant to this section, but shall proceed as follows: (1) When a copy of the birth certificate of a child whose record has been marked is requested in person, the registrar's personnel accepting the request shall immediately notify his supervisor. The person making the request shall complete a form supplying his name, address, telephone number, Social Security number and relationship to the missing child and the name, address and birth date of the missing child. The driver's license of the person making the request, if available, shall be photocopied and returned to him. The registrar's personnel shall note the physical description of the person making the request, and, upon the latter's departure from the registrar's office, the supervisor shall immediately notify the missing persons unit of the highway patrol as to the request and the information obtained pursuant to this subsection. The registrar shall retain the form completed by the person making the request. (2) When a copy of the birth certificate of a child whose record has been marked is requested in writing, the registrar's personnel receiving the request shall immediately notify his supervisor. The supervisor shall immediately notify the missing persons unit of the highway patrol as to the request and shall provide a copy of the written request. The registrar shall retain the original written request. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.408 School records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol.

43.408. School records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol. — 1. Upon notification by the patrol of a child's disappearance, a school in which the child is currently or was previously enrolled shall mark the record of that child in such a manner that whenever a copy of or information regarding the record is requested, the school shall be alerted to the fact that the record is that of a missing child. The school shall immediately report to the missing persons unit of the highway patrol any request concerning marked records or knowledge as to the whereabouts of any missing child. 2. Within fourteen days after enrolling a transfer student, the elementary or secondary school personnel shall request directly from the student's previous school a certified copy of his record. The requesting school shall exercise due diligence in obtaining the copy of the record requested. Any elementary or secondary school requested to forward a copy of a transferring student's record to the new school shall comply unless the record has been marked pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, in which case the copy shall not be forwarded and the requested school shall notify the missing persons unit of the highway patrol of the request. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.409 Registrar and school to be notified when missing child is located.

43.409. Registrar and school to be notified when missing child is located. — Upon learning of the recovery of a missing child, the patrol shall notify the registrar and any school previously informed of the child's disappearance. Thereupon, both the registrar and the school shall remove the mark from the child's records. (L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.410 Coroner to furnish fingerprints and dental records of certain deceased to ...

43.410. Coroner to furnish fingerprints and dental records of certain deceased to highway patrol — duties of patrol — medical and dental records of missing child to be furnished to patrol. — 1. Every county coroner or medical examiner promptly shall furnish the Missouri state highway patrol with copies of fingerprints on standardized fingerprint cards, personal descriptions and other identifying data, including date and place of death, of all deceased persons whose deaths are in a classification requiring inquiry by the coroner or medical examiner where the deceased is not identified or the coroner or medical examiner is not satisfied with the decedent's identification. In any case where it is not physically possible to furnish prints of the ten fingers of the deceased, prints or partial prints of any fingers with other identifying data shall be forwarded by the county coroner or medical examiner to the highway patrol. 2. In addition to the foregoing provisions of this section, the county coroner or medical examiner shall cause a dentist to carry out a dental examination of the deceased. The coroner or medical examiner shall forward the dental records to the Missouri state highway patrol on a form supplied by the highway patrol for such purpose. 3. The Missouri state highway patrol shall compare the fingerprints received from the county coroner or medical examiner to fingerprints on file with the Missouri state highway patrol or with other law enforcement agencies for purposes of attempting to determine the identity of the deceased. Other descriptive data supplied with the fingerprints shall also be compared to records concerning missing persons. The highway patrol shall submit the results of the comparisons to the appropriate coroner or medical examiner and if a tentative or positive identification is made, to the law enforcement authority which submitted the report of the missing person. 4. When any person makes a report of a missing child to a law enforcement authority, the authority shall request a member of the family or next of kin of the missing child to authorize the release of the medical and dental records of the person reported missing to the law enforcement agency making the initial report and to the Missouri state highway patrol. 5. The Missouri state highway patrol shall compare the dental records received from the coroner or medical examiner to dental records of missing children on file with the highway patrol or other law enforcement agency. The department shall submit the results of the comparison to the coroner or medical examiner and if a tentative or positive identification is made, to the law enforcement authority which submitted the report of the missing child. (L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al. § 6)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.500 Definitions.

43.500. Definitions. — As used in sections 43.500 to 43.651 , the following terms mean: (1) "Administration of criminal justice" , performance of any of the following activities: detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders. The administration of criminal justice shall include the screening of employees or applicants seeking employment with criminal justice agencies, criminal identification activities, and the collection, storage, and dissemination of criminal history information, including fingerprint searches, photographs, and other unique biometric identification; (2) "Central repository" , the division within the Missouri state highway patrol responsible for compiling and disseminating complete and accurate criminal history records and statistics; (3) "Committee" , criminal records and justice information advisory committee; (4) "Comparable ordinance violation" , a violation of an ordinance having all the essential elements of a statutory felony or a class A misdemeanor; (5) "Criminal history record information" , information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, informations, or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, sentencing, correctional supervision, and release; (6) "Final disposition" , the formal conclusion of a criminal proceeding at whatever stage it occurs in the criminal justice system; (7) "Missouri charge code" , a unique number assigned by the office of state courts administrator to an offense for tracking and grouping offenses. Beginning January 1, 2005, the complete charge code shall consist of digits assigned by the office of state courts administrator, the two-digit national crime information center modifiers and a single digit designating attempt, accessory, or conspiracy. The only exception to the January 1, 2005, date shall be the courts that are not using the statewide court automation case management pursuant to section 476.055 ; the effective date will be as soon thereafter as economically feasible for all other courts; (8) "State offense cycle number" , a unique number, supplied by or approved by the Missouri state highway patrol, on the state criminal fingerprint card. The offense cycle number, OCN, is used to link the identity of a person, through unique biometric identification, to one or many offenses for which the person is arrested or charged. The OCN will be used to track an offense incident from the date of arrest to the final disposition when the offender exits from the criminal justice system; (9) "Unique biometric identification" , automated methods of recognizing and identifying an individual based on a physiological characteristic. Biometric identification methods may include but are not limited to facial recognition, fingerprints, palm prints, hand geometry, iris recognition, and retinal scan. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 1, A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2009 H.B. 62, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.503 Arrest, charge and disposition of misdemeanors and felonies to be sent to ...

43.503. Arrest, charge and disposition of misdemeanors and felonies to be sent to highway patrol — referrals to prosecuting or circuit attorneys to be submitted — procedure for certain juveniles — duties of court clerks — certain departments to provide information to central repository. — 1. For the purpose of maintaining complete and accurate criminal history record information, all police officers of this state, the clerk of each court, the department of corrections, the sheriff of each county, the chief law enforcement official of a city not within a county and the prosecuting attorney of each county or the circuit attorney of a city not within a county shall submit certain criminal arrest, charge, and disposition information to the central repository for filing without undue delay in the form and manner required by sections 43.500 to 43.651 . 2. All law enforcement agencies making misdemeanor and felony arrests as determined by section 43.506 shall furnish without undue delay, to the central repository, fingerprints, photograph, and if available, any other unique biometric identification collected, charges, appropriate charge codes, and descriptions of all persons who are arrested for such offenses on standard fingerprint forms supplied or approved by the highway patrol or electronically in a format and manner approved by the highway patrol and in compliance with the standards set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its Automated Fingerprint Identification System or its successor program. All such agencies shall also notify the central repository of all decisions not to refer such arrests for prosecution. An agency making such arrests may enter into arrangements with other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of furnishing without undue delay such fingerprints, photograph, and if available, any other unique biometric identification collected, charges, appropriate charge codes, and descriptions to the central repository upon its behalf. 3. In order for the Missouri office of prosecution services to maintain complete and accurate statewide reports as required by section 56.750 , on or before January 1, 2028, and thereafter, all police officers of this state, the sheriff and each deputy sheriff of each county, and the chief law enforcement official of a city not within a county and his or her officers shall submit referrals for any traffic violation, ordinance violation, or misdemeanor or felony offense referred to a prosecuting or circuit attorney in the form and manner approved by the Missouri office of prosecution services as required by subdivision (7) of subsection 1 of section 56.750 . At a minimum, any referral to a prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney for a felony offense shall include a probable cause statement and an investigative report. Any law enforcement agency that violates this subsection shall be ineligible to receive state or federal funds that would otherwise be paid to such agency for law enforcement, safety, or criminal justice purposes. 4. In instances where an individual less than seventeen years of age and not currently certified as an adult is taken into custody for an offense which would be a felony if committed by an adult, the arresting officer shall take fingerprints for the central repository. These fingerprints shall be taken on fingerprint cards supplied by or approved by the highway patrol or transmitted electronically in a format and manner approved by the highway patrol and in compliance with the standards set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its Automated Fingerprint Identification System or its successor program. The fingerprint cards shall be so constructed that the name of the juvenile should not be made available to the central repository. The individual's name and the unique number associated with the fingerprints and other pertinent information shall be provided to the court of jurisdiction by the agency taking the juvenile into custody. The juvenile's fingerprints and other information shall be forwarded to the central repository and the courts without undue delay. The fingerprint information from the card shall be captured and stored in the automated fingerprint identification system operated by the central repository. In the event the fingerprints are found to match other tenprints or unsolved latent prints, the central repository shall notify the submitting agency who shall notify the court of jurisdiction as per local agreement. Under section 211.031 , in instances where a juvenile over fifteen and one-half years of age is alleged to have violated a state or municipal traffic ordinance or regulation, which does not constitute a felony, and the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction, the juvenile shall not be fingerprinted unless certified as an adult. 5. Upon certification of the individual as an adult, the certifying court shall order a law enforcement agency to immediately fingerprint and photograph the individual and certification papers will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency with the order for fingerprinting. The law enforcement agency shall submit such fingerprints, photograph, and certification papers to the central repository within fifteen days and shall furnish the offense cycle number associated with the fingerprints to the prosecuting attorney or the circuit attorney of a city not within a county and to the clerk of the court ordering the subject fingerprinted. If the juvenile is acquitted of the crime and is no longer certified as an adult, the prosecuting attorney shall notify within fifteen days the central repository of the change of status of the juvenile. Records of a child who has been fingerprinted and photographed after being taken into custody shall be closed records as provided under section 610.100 if a petition has not been filed within thirty days of the date that the child was taken into custody; and if a petition for the child has not been filed within one year of the date the child was taken into custody, any records relating to the child concerning the alleged offense may be expunged under the procedures in sections 610.122 to 610.126 . 6. The prosecuting attorney of each county or the circuit attorney of a city not within a county or the municipal prosecuting attorney shall notify the central repository on standard forms supplied by the highway patrol or in a manner approved by the highway patrol of his or her decision to not file a criminal charge on any charge referred to such prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney for criminal charges. All records forwarded to the central repository and the courts by prosecutors or circuit attorneys as required by sections 43.500 to 43.530 shall include the state offense cycle number of the offense, the charge code for the offense, and the originating agency identifier number of the reporting prosecutor, using such numbers as assigned by the highway patrol. 7. The clerk of the courts of each county or city not within a county or municipal court clerk shall furnish the central repository, on standard forms supplied by the highway patrol or in a manner approved by the highway patrol, with a record of all charges filed, including all those added subsequent to the filing of a criminal court case, amended charges, and all final dispositions of cases for which the central repository has a record of an arrest or a record of fingerprints reported pursuant to sections 43.500 to 43.506 . Such information shall include, for each charge: (1) All judgments of not guilty, acquittals on the ground of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility, judgments or pleas of guilty including the sentence, if any, or probation, if any, pronounced by the court, nolle pros, discharges, releases and dismissals in the trial court; (2) Court orders filed with the clerk of the courts which reverse a reported conviction or vacate or modify a sentence; (3) Judgments terminating or revoking a sentence to probation, supervision or conditional release and any resentencing after such revocation; and (4) The offense cycle number of the offense, and the originating agency identifier number of the sentencing court, using such numbers as assigned by the highway patrol. 8. The clerk of the courts of each county or city not within a county shall furnish, to the department of corrections or department of mental health, court judgment and sentence documents and the state offense cycle number and the charge code of the offense which resulted in the commitment or assignment of an offender to the jurisdiction of the department of corrections or the department of mental health if the person is committed pursuant to chapter 552 . This information shall be reported to the department of corrections or the department of mental health at the time of commitment or assignment. If the offender was already in the custody of the department of corrections or the department of mental health at the time of such subsequent conviction, the clerk shall furnish notice of such subsequent conviction to the appropriate department by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in a manner and format mutually agreed to, within fifteen days of such disposition. 9. Information and fingerprints, photograph and if available, any other unique biometric identification collected, forwarded to the central repository, normally obtained from a person at the time of the arrest, may be obtained at any time the subject is in the criminal justice system or committed to the department of mental health. A law enforcement agency or the department of corrections may fingerprint, photograph, and capture any other unique biometric identification of the person unless collecting other unique biometric identification of the person is not financially feasible for the law enforcement agency, and obtain the necessary information at any time the subject is in custody. If at the time of any court appearance, the defendant has not been fingerprinted and photographed for an offense in which a fingerprint and photograph is required by statute to be collected, maintained, or disseminated by the central repository, the court shall order a law enforcement agency or court marshal to fingerprint and photograph immediately the defendant. The order for fingerprints shall contain the offense, charge code, date of offense, and any other information necessary to complete the fingerprint card. The law enforcement agency or court marshal shall submit such fingerprints, photograph, and if available, any other unique biometric identification collected, to the central repository without undue delay and within thirty days and shall furnish the offense cycle number associated with the fingerprints to the prosecuting attorney or the circuit attorney of a city not within a county and to the court clerk of the court ordering the subject fingerprinted. 10. The department of corrections and the department of mental health shall furnish the central repository with all information concerning the receipt, escape, execution, death, release, pardon, parole, commutation of sentence, granting of executive clemency, legal name change, or discharge of an individual who has been sentenced to that department's custody for any offenses which are mandated by law to be collected, maintained or disseminated by the central repository. All records forwarded to the central repository by the department as required by sections 43.500 to 43.651 shall include the offense cycle number of the offense, and the originating agency identifier number of the department using such numbers as assigned by the highway patrol. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 2, A.L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 1992 S.B. 638, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 1995 H.B. 174, et al., A.L. 1998 H.B. 1095, A.L. 2001 S.B. 267, A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1453, A.L. 2009 H.B. 62, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350, A.L. 2025 H.B. 495) Severability clause, see § 1.1001

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.504 Access to central repository by private entities responsible for probation ...

43.504. Access to central repository by private entities responsible for probation and drug treatment court services — restrictions. — Notwithstanding section 610.120 , the sheriff of any county, the sheriff of the City of St. Louis, and the judges of the circuit courts of this state may make available, for review, information obtained from the central repository to private entities responsible for probation supervision pursuant to sections 559.600 to 559.615 . When the term of probation is completed or when the material is no longer needed for purposes related to the probation, it shall be returned to the court or destroyed. Criminal history information obtained from the central repository may be made available to private entities responsible for providing services associated with drug treatment courts under sections 478.001 to 478.008 . The private entities shall not use or make this information available to any other person for any other purpose. (L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.505 Uniform crime reporting system established - duties of department - ...

43.505. Uniform crime reporting system established — duties of department — violations, penalty. — 1. The department of public safety is hereby designated as the central repository for the collection, maintenance, analysis and reporting of crime incident activity generated by law enforcement agencies in this state. The department shall develop and operate a uniform crime reporting system that is compatible with the national uniform crime reporting system operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2. The department of public safety shall: (1) Develop, operate and maintain an information system for the collection, storage, maintenance, analysis and retrieval of crime incident and arrest reports from Missouri law enforcement agencies; (2) Compile the statistical data and forward such data as required to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the appropriate Department of Justice agency in accordance with the standards and procedures of the national system; (3) Provide the forms, formats, procedures, standards and related training or training assistance to all law enforcement agencies in the state as necessary for such agencies to report incident and arrest activity for timely inclusion into the statewide system; (4) Annually publish a report on the nature and extent of crime and submit such report to the governor and the general assembly. Such report and other statistical reports shall be made available to state and local law enforcement agencies and the general public through an electronic or manual medium; (5) Beginning January 1, 2026, publish quarterly clearance rates, as defined in section 650.040 , on the department's website by the fifteenth calendar day on the month following the close of the preceding quarter; (6) Beginning January 1, 2027, report the data collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision (1) of subsection 3 of this section to the governor, Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, the chair of the committee on the judiciary and civil and criminal jurisprudence of the senate, the chair of the committee on crime prevention and public safety of the house of representatives, and the chair of the committee on the judiciary of the house of representatives by July 1, 2027, and by July first of each year thereafter. The department shall also make the report available to the public on the department's website; (7) Maintain the privacy and security of information in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations and orders; and (8) Establish such rules and regulations as are necessary for implementing the provisions of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2000, shall be invalid and void. 3. (1) Every law enforcement agency in the state shall: (a) Submit crime incident reports to the department of public safety on forms or in the format prescribed by the department; and (b) Submit any other crime incident information which may be required by the department of public safety, including information pertaining to the citizen or immigration status of any person arrested for an offense that is reportable under section 43.506 . (2) Beginning January 1, 2026, every law enforcement agency in the state shall collect data documenting case clearances, including information on clearance rates, as defined in section 650.040 , for nonfatal shootings, as determined by the department of public safety, and report such data to the department on a monthly basis. (3) All clearance rate data collected and reported pursuant to this section shall be disaggregated by whether the offense was cleared by arrest or the offense was cleared by exceptional means, as defined in section 650.040 , document the year of the offense, the demographic information of the victim, and detail the average duration per office from the date of the offense to the date of clearance. 4. Any law enforcement agency that violates this section after December 31, 2021, may be ineligible to receive state or federal funds which would otherwise be paid to such agency for law enforcement, safety or criminal justice purposes. (L. 2000 H.B. 1677, et al., A.L. 2018 H.B. 1355, A.L. 2025 H.B. 225 merged with H.B. 495)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.506 Crimes to be reported, exceptions - method of reporting - repository of ...

43.506. Crimes to be reported, exceptions — method of reporting — repository of latent prints. — 1. Those offenses considered reportable for the purposes of sections 43.500 to 43.651 include all felonies; class A misdemeanors; all violations for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; any offense that can be enhanced to a class A misdemeanor or higher for subsequent violations; and comparable ordinance violations consistent with the reporting standards established by the National Crime Information Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, for the Federal Interstate Identification Index System; and all cases arising under chapter 566 . The following types of offenses shall not be considered reportable for the purposes of sections 57.403 , 43.500 to 43.651 , and 595.200 to 595.218 : nonspecific charges of suspicion or investigation, general traffic violations and all misdemeanor violations of the state wildlife code. All offenses considered reportable shall be reviewed annually and noted in the Missouri charge code manual established in section 43.512 . All information collected pursuant to sections 43.500 to 43.651 shall be available only as set forth in section 610.120 . 2. Law enforcement agencies, court clerks, prosecutors and custody agencies may report required information by electronic medium either directly to the central repository or indirectly to the central repository via other criminal justice agency computer systems in the state with the approval of the highway patrol, based upon standards established by the advisory committee. 3. In addition to the repository of fingerprint records for individual offenders and applicants, the central repository of criminal history and identification records for the state shall maintain a repository of latent prints, palm prints and other unique biometric identification submitted to the repository. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 3, A.L. 1989 S.B. 215 & 58, A.L. 1991 H.B. 566, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1169 & 1271 merged with S.B. 722, A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2009 H.B. 62, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350) CROSS REFERENCE: Arrest records, open records law, certain records closed when, exceptions, 610.100 to 610.126

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.507 Disclosure of criminal history information, who may receive.

43.507. Disclosure of criminal history information, who may receive. — All criminal history information, in the possession or control of the central repository, except criminal intelligence and investigative information, may be made available to qualified persons and organizations for research, evaluative and statistical purposes under written agreements reasonably designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of the information and the protection of the privacy interests of the individuals who are subjects of the criminal history. (L. 1989 S.B. 215 & 58, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1355)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.509 Rulemaking authority, department of public safety - rulemaking procedure.

43.509. Rulemaking authority, department of public safety — rulemaking procedure. — The director of the department of public safety shall, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 536 , establish such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of sections 43.500 to 43.651 . All collection and dissemination of criminal history information shall be in compliance with chapter 610 and applicable federal laws or regulations. Such rules shall relate to the collection of criminal history information from or dissemination of such information to criminal justice, noncriminal justice, and private agencies or citizens both in this and other states. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of sections 43.500 to 43.651 shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024 . (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 4, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1437 & 1148, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.512 Charge code manual, publication, use.

43.512. Charge code manual, publication, use. — The central repository, with the approval of the supreme court, shall publish and make available to criminal justice officials, a standard manual of codes for all offenses in Missouri. The manual of codes shall be known as the "Missouri Charge Code Manual", and shall be used by all criminal justice agencies for reporting information required by sections 43.500 to 43.530 . (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 5)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.515 Rulemaking authority, highway patrol criminal record division.

43.515. Rulemaking authority, highway patrol criminal record division. — The central repository, with the approval of the attorney general, shall publish regulations governing the security and privacy of criminal history record information as required by this state and by federal law or regulation. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 6)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.518 Criminal records and justice information advisory committee, established - ...

43.518. Criminal records and justice information advisory committee, established — purpose — members — meetings, quorum — minutes, distribution, filing of. — 1. There is hereby established within the department of public safety a "Criminal Records and Justice Information Advisory Committee" whose purpose is to: (1) Recommend general policies with respect to the philosophy, concept and operational principles of the Missouri criminal history record information system established by sections 43.500 to 43.530 , in regard to the collection, processing, storage, dissemination and use of criminal history record information maintained by the central repository; (2) Assess the current state of electronic justice information sharing; and (3) Recommend policies and strategies, including standards and technology, for promoting electronic justice information sharing, and coordinating among the necessary agencies and institutions; and (4) Provide guidance regarding the use of any state or federal funds appropriated for promoting electronic justice information sharing. 2. The committee shall be composed of the following officials or their designees: the director of the department of public safety; the director of the department of corrections; the attorney general; the director of the Missouri office of prosecution services; the president of the Missouri prosecutors association; the president of the Missouri court clerks association; the chief clerk of the Missouri state supreme court; the state courts administrator; the chair of the state judicial record committee; the chair of the court automation committee; the presidents of the Missouri peace officers association; the Missouri Sheriffs Association; the Missouri Police Chiefs Association or their successor agency; the superintendent of the Missouri highway patrol; the chiefs of police of agencies in jurisdictions with over two hundred thousand population; except that, in any county of the first class having a charter form of government, the chief executive of the county may designate another person in place of the police chief of any countywide police force, to serve on the committee; and, at the discretion of the director of public safety, as many as three other representatives of other criminal justice records systems or law enforcement agencies may be appointed by the director of public safety. The director of the department of public safety will serve as the permanent chairman of this committee. 3. The committee shall meet as determined by the director but not less than semiannually to perform its duties. A majority of the appointed members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. 4. No member of the committee shall receive any state compensation for the performance of duties associated with membership on this committee. 5. Official minutes of all committee meetings will be prepared by the director, promptly distributed to all committee members, and filed by the director for a period of at least five years. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 §7, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1895, A.L. 2013 H.B. 215 merged with H.B. 374 & 434 merged with S.B. 100, A.L. 2015 S.B. 58)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.524 Requests for delayed compliance, how made, when.

43.524. Requests for delayed compliance, how made, when. — 1. Records required to be filed with the central repository under the provisions of sections 43.500 to 43.530 shall be filed beginning January 1, 1988. The moneys in the fund as set forth in section 43.530 shall be subject to appropriation by the general assembly for the particular purpose for which collected. On January 1, 1987, the central repository as defined in subdivision (1) of section 43.500 shall begin to charge the fees set forth in section 43.530 . 2. An agency required to comply with the provisions of sections 43.500 to 43.530 may request a delay for compliance with sections 43.500 to 43.530 on the basis of technical restraints, and shall submit with the request for delayed compliance a description of the restraint and the earliest date possible for resolution of the restraint. 3. The director of the department of public safety shall submit the request for delayed compliance to the criminal records advisory committee for review and approval within thirty days of receipt and advise the requesting agency of the committee recommendation within sixty days of the receipt of the request. 4. All such requests for delayed compliance must be submitted to the director of the department of public safety no later than October 1, 1986, and no delay may be granted which extends the date for compliance past January 1, 1989. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 9)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.527 Payment for records, exceptions.

43.527. Payment for records, exceptions. — For purposes of sections 43.500 to 43.651 , all federal and nonstate of Missouri agencies and persons shall pay for criminal records checks, fingerprint searches, and any of the information as defined in subdivision (5) * of section 43.500 , when such information is not related to the administration of criminal justice. There shall be no charge for information supplied to criminal justice agencies for the administration of criminal justice. For purposes of sections 43.500 to 43.651 , the administration of criminal justice is defined in subdivision (1) of section 43.500 and shall be available only as set forth in section 610.120 . (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 10, A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350) *Subdivision "(4)" appears in original rolls.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.530 Fees, method of payment - criminal record system fund, established - fund ...

43.530. Fees, method of payment — criminal record system fund, established — fund not to lapse. — 1. For each request requiring the payment of a fee received by the central repository, the requesting entity shall pay a fee of not more than nine dollars per request for criminal history record information not based on a fingerprint search. In each year beginning on or after January 1, 2010, the superintendent may increase the fee paid by requesting entities by an amount not to exceed one dollar per year, however, under no circumstance shall the fee paid by requesting entities exceed fifteen dollars per request. 2. For each request requiring the payment of a fee received by the central repository, the requesting entity shall pay a fee of not more than twenty dollars per request for criminal history record information based on a fingerprint search, unless the request is required under the provisions of subdivision (6) of section 210.481 , section 210.487 , or section 571.101 , in which case the fee shall be fourteen dollars. 3. A request made under subsections 1 and 2 of this section shall be limited to check and search on one individual. Each request shall be accompanied by a check, warrant, voucher, money order, or electronic payment payable to the state of Missouri-criminal record system or payment shall be made in a manner approved by the highway patrol. The highway patrol may establish procedures for receiving requests for criminal history record information for classification and search for fingerprints, from courts and other entities, and for the payment of such requests. There is hereby established by the treasurer of the state of Missouri a fund to be entitled as the "Criminal Record System Fund". Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, if the moneys collected and deposited into this fund are not totally expended annually for the purposes set forth in sections 43.500 to 43.651 , the unexpended moneys in such fund shall remain in the fund and the balance shall be kept in the fund to accumulate from year to year. (L. 1986 H.B. 873 & 874 § 11, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 2003 H.B. 613 merged with S.B. 184, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1453, A.L. 2005 H.B. 487, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41 merged with S.B. 84, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.531 Criminal history information to be available to qualified persons and ...

43.531. Criminal history information to be available to qualified persons and organizations. — For the protection of children, all criminal history information, in the possession or the control of the Missouri criminal records repository, except criminal intelligence and investigative information, may be made available to qualified persons and organizations for research, evaluative and statistical purposes under written agreements reasonably designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of the information and the protection of the privacy interests of the individuals who are the subjects of the criminal history. Prior to such information being made available, information that uniquely identifies the individual must be deleted. Organizations receiving such criminal history information shall not reestablish the identity * of the individual and associate it with the criminal history information being provided. The provisions of section 610.120 shall not apply to depersonalized criminal history information releases for research purposes. (L. 1989 H.B. 502, et al. § 7) *Word "identify" appears in original rolls.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.532 Use of records, limitations - authority of central records repository to ...

43.532. Use of records, limitations — authority of central records repository to retain information — unlawful obtaining of information, penalty. — 1. Criminal history and identification records obtained from the central repository shall be used solely for the purpose for which they were obtained. The subject of the record shall be afforded the opportunity to challenge the correctness, accuracy, or completeness of a criminal history record. 2. The central records repository shall have authority to engage in the practice of collecting, assembling, or disseminating criminal history record information for the purpose of retaining manually or electronically stored criminal history information. Any person obtaining criminal history record information from the central repository under false pretense, or who advertises or engages in the practice of collecting, assembling, and disseminating as a business enterprise, other than for the purpose of furnishing criminal history information to the authorized requester for its intended purpose, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (L. 2003 S.B. 184)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.533 Toll-free number for information on registered sexual offenders, contents, ...

43.533. Toll-free number for information on registered sexual offenders, contents, procedure, publication — rulemaking authority. — 1. The highway patrol shall, subject to appropriation, operate a toll-free telephone number in order to disseminate registration information provided by individuals who are required to register under sections 589.400 to 589.425 , and receive information from persons regarding the residency of a registered sexual offender. The information available via the telephone number shall include only information that offenders are required to provide under section 589.407 . When the highway patrol provides such information regarding a sexual offender, the patrol personnel shall advise the person making the inquiry that positive identification of a person believed to be a sexual offender cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made, and that it is illegal to use such information regarding a registered sexual offender to facilitate the commission of a crime. The toll-free telephone number shall be published on the highway patrol's sexual offender registry website maintained under section 43.650 . 2. The patrol shall promulgate rules to effect the enforcement of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2006, shall be invalid and void. (L. 2006 H.B. 1698, et al.) Effective 6-05-06

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.535 Municipal and county government, criminal record review permitted, fee - ...

43.535. Municipal and county government, criminal record review permitted, fee — fingerprinting, when — confidentiality. — 1. Law enforcement agencies within the state of Missouri may perform a Missouri criminal record review for only open records through the central repository's automated criminal history system for the purpose of hiring of municipal or county governmental employees. For each request, other than those related to the administration of criminal justice, the requesting entity shall pay a fee to the central repository, pursuant to section 43.530 . For purposes of this section, "requesting entity" shall not be the law enforcement agency unless the request is made by the law enforcement agency for purposes of hiring law enforcement personnel. 2. Municipalities and counties may, by local or county ordinance, require the fingerprinting of applicants or licensees in specified occupations for the purpose of receiving criminal history record information by local or county officials. A copy of the ordinance must be forwarded for approval to the Missouri state highway patrol prior to the submission of fingerprints to the central repository. The local or county law enforcement agency shall submit a set of fingerprints of the applicant or licensee, accompanied with the appropriate fees, to the central repository for the purpose of checking the person's criminal history under section 43.540 . The set of fingerprints shall be used to search the Missouri criminal records repository and shall be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to be used for searching the federal criminal history files if necessary. The fingerprints shall be submitted on forms and in the manner prescribed by the Missouri state highway patrol. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 610.120 , all records related to any criminal history information discovered shall be accessible and available to the municipal or county officials making the record request. 3. All criminal record check information shall be confidential and any person who discloses the information beyond the scope allowed is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.539 Criminal record review, youth agencies and care of children, elderly, or ...

43.539. Criminal record review, youth agencies and care of children, elderly, or disabled persons — definitions — Rap Back program, requirements, fingerprints — information to be provided by applicant — confidentiality — notification and forms provided by patrol. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Applicant" , a person who: (a) Is actively employed by or seeks employment with a qualified entity; (b) Is actively licensed or seeks licensure with a qualified entity; (c) Actively volunteers or seeks to volunteer with a qualified entity; (d) Is actively contracted with or seeks to contract with a qualified entity; or (e) Owns or operates a qualified entity; (2) "Care" , the provision of care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or disabled persons; (3) "Missouri criminal record review" , a review of criminal history records and sex offender registration records under sections 589.400 to 589.425 maintained by the Missouri state highway patrol in the Missouri criminal records repository; (4) "Missouri Rap Back program" , any type of automatic notification made by the Missouri state highway patrol to a qualified entity indicating that an applicant who is employed, licensed, or otherwise under the purview of that entity has been arrested for a reported criminal offense in Missouri as required under section 43.506 ; (5) "National criminal record review" , a review of the criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (6) "National Rap Back program" , any type of automatic notification made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Missouri state highway patrol to a qualified entity indicating that an applicant who is employed, licensed, or otherwise under the purview of that entity has been arrested for a reported criminal offense outside the state of Missouri and the fingerprints for that arrest were forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the arresting agency; (7) "Patient or resident" , a person who by reason of age, illness, disease, or physical or mental infirmity receives or requires care or services furnished by an applicant, as defined in this section, or who resides or boards in, or is otherwise kept, cared for, treated, or accommodated in a facility as defined in section 198.006 , for a period exceeding twenty-four consecutive hours; (8) "Qualified entity" , a person, business, or organization that provides care, care placement, or educational services for children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities as patients or residents, including a business or organization that licenses or certifies others to provide care or care placement services; (9) "Youth services agency" , any agency, school, or association that provides programs, care, or treatment for or exercises supervision over minors. 2. The central repository shall have the authority to submit applicant fingerprints to the National Rap Back program to be retained for the purpose of being searched against future submissions to the National Rap Back program, including latent fingerprint searches. Qualified entities may conduct Missouri and national criminal record reviews on applicants and participate in Missouri and National Rap Back programs for the purpose of determining suitability or fitness for a permit, license, or employment, and shall abide by the following requirements: (1) The qualified entity shall register with the Missouri state highway patrol prior to submitting a request for screening under this section. As part of the registration, the qualified entity shall indicate if it chooses to enroll applicants in the Missouri and National Rap Back programs; (2) Qualified entities shall notify applicants subject to a criminal record review under this section that the applicant's fingerprints shall be retained by the state central repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall be searched against other fingerprints on file, including latent fingerprints; (3) Qualified entities shall notify applicants subject to enrollment in the National Rap Back program that the applicant's fingerprints, while retained, may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted or retained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including latent fingerprints; (4) The criminal record review and Rap Back process described in this section shall be voluntary and conform to the requirements established in the National Child Protection Act of 1993, as amended, and other applicable state or federal law. As a part of the registration, the qualified entity shall agree to comply with state and federal law and shall indicate so by signing an agreement approved by the Missouri state highway patrol. The Missouri state highway patrol may periodically audit qualified entities to ensure compliance with federal law and this section; (5) A qualified entity shall submit to the Missouri state highway patrol a request for screening on applicants covered under this section using a completed fingerprint card; (6) Each request shall be accompanied by a reasonable fee, as provided in section 43.530 , plus the amount required, if any, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the national criminal record review and enrollment in the National Rap Back program in compliance with the National Child Protection Act of 1993, as amended, and other applicable state or federal laws; (7) The Missouri state highway patrol shall provide, directly to the qualified entity, the applicant's state criminal history records that are not exempt from disclosure under chapter 610 or otherwise confidential under law; (8) The national criminal history data shall be available to qualified entities to use only for the purpose of screening applicants as described under this section. The Missouri state highway patrol shall provide the applicant's national criminal history record information directly to the qualified entity; (9) The determination whether the criminal history record shows that the applicant has been convicted of or has a pending charge for any crime that bears upon the fitness of the applicant to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children, the elderly, or disabled persons shall be made solely by the qualified entity. This section shall not require the Missouri state highway patrol to make such a determination on behalf of any qualified entity; (10) The qualified entity shall notify the applicant, in writing, of his or her right to obtain a copy of any criminal record review, including the criminal history records, if any, contained in the report and of the applicant's right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in any such report and obtain a determination as to the validity of such challenge before a final determination regarding the applicant is made by the qualified entity reviewing the criminal history information. A qualified entity that is required by law to apply screening criteria, including any right to contest or request an exemption from disqualification, shall apply such screening criteria to the state and national criminal history record information received from the Missouri state highway patrol for those applicants subject to the required screening; and (11) Failure to obtain the information authorized under this section, with respect to an applicant, shall not be used as evidence in any negligence action against a qualified entity. The state, any political subdivision of the state, or any agency, officer, or employee of the state or a political subdivision shall not be liable for damages for providing the information requested under this section. 3. The criminal record review shall include the submission of fingerprints to the Missouri state highway patrol, who shall conduct a Missouri criminal record review, including closed record information under section 610.120 . The Missouri state highway patrol shall also forward a copy of the applicant's fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal record review. 4. The applicant subject to a criminal record review shall provide the following information to the qualified entity: (1) Consent to obtain the applicant's fingerprints, conduct the criminal record review, and participate in the Missouri and National Rap Back programs; (2) Consent to obtain the identifying information required to conduct the criminal record review, which may include, but not be limited to: (a) Name; (b) Date of birth; (c) Height; (d) Weight; (e) Eye color; (f) Hair color; (g) Gender; (h) Race; (i) Place of birth; (j) Social Security number; and (k) The applicant's photo. 5. Any information received by an authorized state agency or a qualified entity under the provisions of this section shall be used solely for internal purposes in determining the suitability of an applicant. The dissemination of criminal history information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation beyond the authorized state agency or related governmental entity is prohibited. All criminal record check information shall be confidential, and any person who discloses the information beyond the scope allowed is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. 6. A qualified entity enrolled in either the Missouri or National Rap Back program shall be notified by the Missouri state highway patrol that a new arrest has been reported on an applicant who is employed, licensed, or otherwise under the purview of the qualified entity. Upon receiving the Rap Back notification, if the qualified entity deems that the applicant is still serving in an active capacity, the entity may request and receive the individual's updated criminal history record. This process shall only occur if: (1) The entity has abided by all procedures and rules promulgated by the Missouri state highway patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the Missouri and National Rap Back programs; (2) The individual upon whom the Rap Back notification is being made has previously had a Missouri and national criminal record review completed for the qualified entity under this section; and (3) The individual upon whom the Rap Back notification is being made is a current employee, licensee, or otherwise still actively under the purview of the qualified entity. 7. The Missouri state highway patrol shall make available or approve the necessary forms, procedures, and agreements necessary to implement the provisions of this section. (L. 2019 H.B. 694, A.L. 2023 S.B. 28 merged with S.B. 40 merged with S.B. 186)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.540 Criminal record review, certain applicants and qualified entities - ...

43.540. Criminal record review, certain applicants and qualified entities — definitions — Rap Back program, requirements, fingerprints — information to be provided by applicant — confidentiality — notifications and forms provided by patrol. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Applicant" , a person who: (a) Is actively employed by or seeks employment with a qualified entity; (b) Is actively licensed or seeks licensure with a qualified entity; (c) Actively volunteers or seeks to volunteer with a qualified entity; or (d) Is actively contracted with or seeks to contract with a qualified entity; (2) "Missouri criminal record review" , a review of criminal history records and sex offender registration records pursuant to sections 589.400 to 589.425 maintained by the Missouri state highway patrol in the Missouri criminal records repository; (3) "Missouri Rap Back program" , shall include any type of automatic notification made by the Missouri state highway patrol to a qualified entity indicating that an applicant who is employed, licensed, or otherwise under the purview of that entity has been arrested for a reported criminal offense in Missouri as required under section 43.506 ; (4) "National criminal record review" , a review of the criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (5) "National Rap Back program" , shall include any type of automatic notification made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Missouri state highway patrol to a qualified entity indicating that an applicant who is employed, licensed, or otherwise under the purview of that entity has been arrested for a reported criminal offense outside the state of Missouri and the fingerprints for that arrest were forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the arresting agency; (6) "Qualified entity" , an entity that is: (a) An office or division of state, county, or municipal government, including a political subdivision or a board or commission designated by statute or approved local ordinance, to issue or renew a license, permit, certification, or registration of authority; (b) An office or division of state, county, or municipal government, including a political subdivision or a board or commission designated by statute or approved local ordinance, to make fitness determinations on applications for state, county, or municipal government employment; or (c) Any entity that is authorized to obtain criminal history record information under 28 CFR 20.33. 2. The central repository shall have the authority to submit applicant fingerprints to the National Rap Back program to be retained for the purpose of being searched against future submissions to the National Rap Back program, including latent fingerprint searches. Qualified entities may conduct Missouri and national criminal record reviews on applicants and participate in Missouri and National Rap Back programs for the purpose of determining suitability or fitness for a permit, license, or employment, and shall abide by the following requirements: (1) The qualified entity shall register with the Missouri state highway patrol prior to submitting a request for screening under this section. As part of such registration, the qualified entity shall indicate if it chooses to enroll their applicants in the Missouri and National Rap Back programs; (2) Qualified entities shall notify applicants subject to a criminal record review under this section that the applicant's fingerprints shall be retained by the state central repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall be searched against other fingerprints on file, including latent fingerprints; (3) Qualified entities shall notify applicants subject to enrollment in the National Rap Back program that the applicant's fingerprints, while retained, may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted or retained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including latent fingerprints; (4) The criminal record review and Rap Back process described in this section shall be voluntary and conform to the requirements established in Pub. L. 92-544 and other applicable state or federal law. As a part of the registration, the qualified entity shall agree to comply with state and federal law and shall indicate so by signing an agreement approved by the Missouri state highway patrol. The Missouri state highway patrol may periodically audit qualified entities to ensure compliance with federal law and this section; (5) A qualified entity shall submit to the Missouri state highway patrol a request for screening on applicants covered under this section using a completed fingerprint card; (6) Each request shall be accompanied by a reasonable fee, as provided in section 43.530 , plus the amount required, if any, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the national criminal record review and enrollment in the National Rap Back program in compliance with applicable state or federal laws; (7) The Missouri state highway patrol shall provide, directly to the qualified entity, the applicant's state criminal history records that are not exempt from disclosure under chapter 610 or are otherwise confidential under law; (8) The national criminal history data shall be available to qualified entities to use only for the purpose of screening applicants as described under this section. The Missouri state highway patrol shall provide the applicant's national criminal history record information directly to the qualified entity; (9) This section shall not require the Missouri state highway patrol to make an eligibility determination on behalf of any qualified entity; (10) The qualified entity shall notify the applicant, in writing, of his or her right to obtain a copy of any criminal record review, including the criminal history records, if any, contained in the report, and of the applicant's right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in any such report and to obtain a determination as to the validity of such challenge before a final determination regarding the applicant is made by the qualified entity reviewing the criminal history information. A qualified entity that is required by law to apply screening criteria, including any right to contest or request an exemption from disqualification, shall apply such screening criteria to the state and national criminal history record information received from the Missouri state highway patrol for those applicants subject to the required screening; and (11) Failure to obtain the information authorized under this section with respect to an applicant shall not be used as evidence in any negligence action against a qualified entity. The state, any political subdivision of the state, or any agency, officer, or employee of the state or a political subdivision shall not be liable for damages for providing the information requested under this section. 3. The criminal record review shall include the submission of fingerprints to the Missouri state highway patrol, who shall conduct a Missouri criminal record review, including closed record information under section 610.120 . The Missouri state highway patrol shall also forward a copy of the applicant's fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal record review. 4. The applicant subject to a criminal record review shall provide the following information to the qualified entity: (1) Consent to obtain the applicant's fingerprints, conduct the criminal record review, and participate in the Missouri and National Rap Back programs; (2) Consent to obtain the identifying information required to conduct the criminal record review, which may include, but not be limited to: (a) Name; (b) Date of birth; (c) Height; (d) Weight; (e) Eye color; (f) Hair color; (g) Gender; (h) Race; (i) Place of birth; (j) Social Security number; and (k) The applicant's photo. 5. Any information received by an authorized state agency or a qualified entity pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be used solely for internal purposes in determining the suitability of an applicant. The dissemination of criminal history information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation beyond the authorized state agency or related governmental entity is prohibited. All criminal record check information shall be confidential and any person who discloses the information beyond the scope allowed is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. 6. A qualified entity enrolled in either the Missouri or National Rap Back programs shall be notified by the Missouri state highway patrol that a new arrest has been reported on an applicant who is employed, licensed, or otherwise under the purview of the qualified entity. Upon receiving the Rap Back notification, if the qualified entity deems that the applicant is still serving in an active capacity, the entity may request and receive the individual's updated criminal history record. This process shall only occur if: (1) The agency has abided by all procedures and rules promulgated by the Missouri state highway patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the Missouri and National Rap Back programs; (2) The individual upon whom the Rap Back notification is being made has previously had a Missouri and national criminal record review completed for the qualified entity under this section; and (3) The individual upon whom the Rap Back notification is being made is a current employee, licensee, or otherwise still actively under the purview of the qualified entity. 7. The highway patrol shall make available or approve the necessary forms, procedures, and agreements necessary to implement the provisions of this section. (L. 1988 H.B. 1559 § 1, A.L. 1991 H.B. 566, A.L. 1994 S.B. 693, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1362, A.L. 2002 S.B. 758 merged with S.B. 969, et al., A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1055 merged with H.B. 1453, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350, A.L. 2019 H.B. 694, A.L. 2023 S.B. 28 merged with S.B. 40 merged with S.B. 186) CROSS REFERENCE: No charge for background check of homeless former members of militia or Armed Forces, 610.103

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.541 Senate investigator to have access to criminal history without charge from ...

43.541. Senate investigator to have access to criminal history without charge from criminal justice agencies reporting to central repository. — Each criminal justice agency which submits criminal arrest, charge and disposition information to the central repository shall make criminal history information available on request to the investigator of the Missouri senate without charge. (L. 1992 H.B. 852 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.542 Approval of National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact - execution of ...

43.542. Approval of National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact — execution of compact. — In order to facilitate the authorized interstate exchange of criminal history information for noncriminal justice purposes to adopt the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact, 42 U.S.C. 14616, the legislature approves and adopts the compact. The chief administrator of the state's criminal history records repository shall execute the compact on behalf of the state of Missouri. (L. 2003 S.B. 184)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.543 Certain agencies to submit fingerprints, use of fingerprints for background ...

43.543. Certain agencies to submit fingerprints, use of fingerprints for background search — procedure for submission. — Any state agency listed in section 621.045 , the division of professional registration of the department of commerce and insurance, the department of social services, the supreme court of Missouri, the state courts administrator, the department of elementary and secondary education, the department of natural resources, the Missouri lottery, the Missouri gaming commission, or any state, municipal, or county agency which screens persons seeking employment with such agencies or issuance or renewal of a license, permit, certificate, or registration of authority from such agencies; or any state, municipal, or county agency or committee, or state school of higher education which is authorized by state statute or executive order, or local or county ordinance to screen applicants or candidates seeking or considered for employment, assignment, contracting, or appointment to a position within state, municipal, or county government; or the Missouri peace officers standards and training, POST, commission which screens persons, not employed by a criminal justice agency, who seek enrollment or access into a certified POST training academy police school, or persons seeking a permit to purchase or possess a firearm for employment as a watchman, security personnel, or private investigator; or law enforcement agencies which screen persons seeking issuance or renewal of a license, permit, certificate, or registration to purchase or possess a firearm shall submit fingerprints to the Missouri state highway patrol, Missouri criminal records repository, for the purpose of checking the person's criminal history under section 43.540 . The fingerprints shall be used to search the Missouri criminal records repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to be used for searching the federal criminal history files if necessary. The fingerprints shall be submitted on forms and in the manner prescribed by the Missouri state highway patrol. Fees assessed for the searches shall be paid by the applicant or in the manner prescribed by the Missouri state highway patrol. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 610.120 , all records related to any criminal history information discovered shall be accessible and available to the state, municipal, or county agency making the record request. (L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788, A.L. 2013 H.B. 28 merged with H.B. 650, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.544 Intoxication - related traffic offenses, policies required for forwarding ...

43.544. Intoxication — related traffic offenses, policies required for forwarding to MULES. — 1. Each law enforcement agency shall adopt a policy requiring arrest information for all intoxication-related traffic offenses be forwarded to the central repository as required by section 43.503 and shall certify adoption of such policy when applying for any grants administered by the department of public safety. 2. Each county prosecuting attorney and municipal prosecutor shall adopt a policy requiring charge information for all intoxication-related traffic offenses be forwarded to the central repository as required by section 43.503 and shall certify adoption of such policy when applying for any grants administered by the department of public safety. 3. Effective January 1, 2011, the highway patrol shall, based on the data submitted, maintain regular accountability reports of intoxication-related traffic offense arrests, charges, and dispositions. (L. 2010 H.B. 1695, et al., A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 577.005; Effective 1-01-17

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.545 Highway patrol to include incidents of domestic violence in reporting system.

43.545. Highway patrol to include incidents of domestic violence in reporting system. — The state highway patrol shall include all reported incidents of domestic violence as defined in section 455.010 , whether or not an arrest is made, in its system of reporting for compilation in the annual crime report published under section 43.505 . All incidents shall be reported on forms provided by the highway patrol and in a manner prescribed by the patrol. (L. 1991 H.B. 566, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1471 merged with S.B. 457, A.L. 1996 S.B. 869, A.L. 1999 S.B. 1, et al., A.L. 2000 S.B. 1002 Revision § 479.261 subsec. 2, A.L. 2011 S.B. 320, A.L. 2016 S.B. 732 merged with S.B. 921) Transferred 2000; formerly § 479.261 subsec. 2

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.546 Fingerprinting of applicants for background checks permitted by state ...

43.546. Fingerprinting of applicants for background checks permitted by state agencies, boards, and commissions, when — procedure. — 1. Any state agency, board, or commission may require the fingerprinting of applicants in specified occupations or appointments within the state agency, board, or commission for the purpose of positive identification and receiving criminal history record information when determining an applicant's ability or fitness to serve in such occupation or appointment. 2. In order to facilitate the criminal background check under subsection 1 of this section on any person employed or appointed by a state agency, board, or commission, the applicant or employee shall submit a set of fingerprints collected under the standards determined by the Missouri highway patrol. The fingerprints and accompanying fees, unless otherwise arranged, shall be forwarded to the highway patrol to be used to search the state criminal history repository and the fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal background check under section 43.540 . Notwithstanding the provisions of section 610.120 to the contrary, all records related to any criminal history information discovered shall be accessible and available to the state agency making the request. (L. 2007 H.B. 41, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350, A.L. 2025 S.B. 71 merged with S.B. 81 & 174)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.547 Gubernatorial appointees, fingerprint background checks required - procedure.

43.547. Gubernatorial appointees, fingerprint background checks required — procedure. — 1. The Missouri state highway patrol, at the direction of the governor, shall conduct name or fingerprint background investigations of gubernatorial appointees. The governor's directive shall state whether the background investigation shall be a name background investigation or a fingerprint background investigation. In addition, the patrol may, at the governor's direction, conduct other appropriate investigations to determine if an applicant or appointee is in compliance with section 105.262 , and other necessary inquiries to determine the person's suitability for positions of public trust. 2. In order to facilitate the fingerprint background investigation under subsection 1 of this section, and in accordance with the provisions of section 43.540 , the appointee shall submit a set of fingerprints collected under the standards determined by the Missouri highway patrol. The fingerprints and accompanying fees, unless otherwise arranged, shall be forwarded to the highway patrol to be used to search the state criminal history repository and the fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal background check. Any background investigation conducted at the direction of the governor under subsection 1 of this section may include criminal history record information and other source information obtained by the highway patrol. (L. 2007 H.B. 41, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1350)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.548 Care of minors, elderly, or disabled persons, fingerprinting of applicants ...

43.548. Care of minors, elderly, or disabled persons, fingerprinting of applicants permitted. — 1. Missouri circuit courts and the department of social services may require the fingerprinting of applicants for adoptions or guardians, conservators, advocates, or personal representatives over minors or incapacitated, elderly, or disabled persons, including supervision and care over minors or elderly persons or persons with disabilities, for the purpose of positive identification and receiving criminal history information when determining an applicant's ability or fitness to serve in such capacity. 2. Fingerprint-based criminal history record checks submitted under subsection 1 of this section shall be forwarded to the Missouri state highway patrol to be used to search the state's criminal history repository, and the fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal background check under section 43.540 . All applicable fees shall be paid under section 43.530 . Notwithstanding the provisions of section 610.120 , all records related to any criminal history information shall be accessible and available to the circuit court or state agency making the request. (L. 2019 H.B. 694) Effective 6-06-19

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.550 Revisor to make certain statutory reference changes.

43.550. Revisor to make certain statutory reference changes. — The revisor of statutes shall change all references in statute from "criminal records and identification division" or "criminal records division" to "central repository". (L. 2009 H.B. 62 § 2)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.600 Patrol to maintain toll-free hot line for reports of drunken or reckless ...

43.600. Patrol to maintain toll-free hot line for reports of drunken or reckless driving, auto accidents or breakdowns, and criminal activities — duties of patrol after receipt — false reports, penalty. — 1. The department of public safety, through the highway patrol, shall establish and maintain a statewide toll-free emergency telephone service which shall be operated on a twenty-four-hour schedule. The telephone system shall be capable of receiving reports of an individual operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated or drugged condition; careless and reckless driving; auto accidents; or criminal activity. This number can also be used to inform the highway patrol that the person operating a vehicle has vehicular problems. 2. This service shall receive reports over a single statewide toll-free number. Upon receiving such a report, the highway patrol shall contact the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the reported suspected driver or incident was observed at which time the appropriate law enforcement official or highway patrolman may investigate the reported suspect. 3. Any person convicted of filing a false report shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and may be fined up to five hundred dollars. (L. 1988 S.B. 800 §§ 1, 2, 3)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.650 Internet site to be maintained, registered sex offender search - ...

43.650. Internet site to be maintained, registered sex offender search — confidentiality, release of information, when — juveniles exempt from public notification. — 1. The patrol shall, subject to appropriation, maintain a web page on the internet which shall be open to the public and shall include a registered sexual offender search capability. 2. Except as provided in subsections 4 and 5 of this section, the registered sexual offender search shall make it possible for any person using the internet to search for and find the information specified in subsection 4 of this section, if known, on offenders registered in this state pursuant to sections 589.400 to 589.425 . 3. The registered sexual offender search shall include the capability to search for sexual offenders by name, zip code, and by typing in an address and specifying a search within a certain number of miles radius from that address. 4. Only the information listed in this subsection shall be provided to the public in the registered sexual offender search: (1) The name and any known aliases of the offender; (2) The date of birth and any known alias dates of birth of the offender; (3) A physical description of the offender; (4) The residence, temporary, work, and school addresses of the offender, including the street address, city, county, state, and zip code; (5) Any photographs of the offender; (6) A physical description of the offender's vehicles, including the year, make, model, color, and license plate number; (7) The nature and dates of all offenses qualifying the offender to register, including the tier level assigned to the offender under sections 589.400 to 589.425 ; (8) The date on which the offender was released from the department of mental health, prison, or jail, or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation for the offenses qualifying the offender to register; (9) Compliance status of the offender with the provisions of section 589.400 to 589.425 ; and (10) Any online identifiers, as defined in section 43.651 , used by the person. Such online identifiers shall not be included in the general profile of an offender on the web page and shall only be available to a member of the public by a search using the specific online identifier to determine if a match exists with a registered offender. 5. Juveniles required to register under subdivision (5) of subsection 1 of section 589.400 shall be exempt from public notification to include any adjudications from another state, territory, the District of Columbia, or foreign country or any federal, tribal, or military jurisdiction. (L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1698, et al., A.L. 2008 S.B. 714, et al., A.L. 2018 S.B. 655)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.651 Online identifiers, patrol to make information available, when.

43.651. Online identifiers, patrol to make information available, when. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Electronic mail" , the transmission of information or communication by the use of the internet, a computer, a facsimile machine, a pager, a cellular telephone or other wireless communication device, a video recorder, or other electronic means sent to a person identified by a unique address or address number and received by that person; (2) "Entity" , a business or organization that provides internet service, electronic communications service, remote computing service, online service, electronic mail service, or electronic instant message or chat services whether the business or organization is within or outside this state; (3) "Instant message" , a form of real-time text communication between two or more people. The communication is conveyed via computers connected over a network such as the internet, or between cell phone or wireless communication device users, or over a cell phone or wireless communication device network; (4) "Online identifier" , includes all of the following: electronic mail address and instant message screen name, user ID, cell phone number or wireless communication device number or identifier, chat or other internet communication name, or other identity information. 2. Subject to appropriations, the patrol shall make registry information regarding a registered sexual offender's online identifiers available to an entity for the purpose of allowing the entity to prescreen users or for comparison with information held by the entity as provided by this subsection: (1) The information obtained by an entity from the state sexual offender registry shall not be used for any purpose other than for prescreening its users or comparing the database of registered users of the entity against the list of online identifiers of persons in the state sexual offender registry in order to protect children from online sexual predators. The patrol shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding the release and use of online identifier information. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2008, shall be invalid and void; (2) Any entity desiring to prescreen its users or compare its database of registered users to the list of online identifiers of persons in the state sexual offender registry may apply to the patrol to access the information. An entity that complies with the rules and regulations promulgated by the patrol regarding the release and use of the online identifier information and pays the fee established by the patrol may screen new users or compare its database of registered users to the list of online identifiers of persons in the state sexual offender registry as frequently as the patrol may allow for the purpose of identifying a registered user associated with an online identifier contained in the state sexual offender registry; (3) Any entity complying with this subsection in good faith shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability resulting from: (a) The entity's refusal to provide system service to a person on the basis that the entity believed that the person was required to register under sections 589.400 to 589.425 ; (b) A person's criminal or tortious acts when the person is required to register pursuant to sections 589.400 to 589.425 , and the person complied with the requirement to register their online identifiers under section 589.407 , and committed the criminal or tortious acts against a minor with whom he or she had communicated on the entity's system by using their registered online identifier; or (c) Any activity for which the entity would be immune from liability under 47 U.S.C. Section 230. (L. 2008 S.B. 714, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.653 Highway patrol to create and supervise - location of lab.

43.653. Highway patrol to create and supervise — location of lab. — The highway patrol is hereby authorized to create, direct, control and supervise the "Missouri Regional Computer Forensics Lab" (RCFL). The highway patrol has the ability to bring together federal, state, and local resources to fight computer crimes for the purposes listed in section 43.656 . The RCFL shall be located within a twenty-five mile radius of an international airport. (L. 2002 S.B. 969, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.656 Declaration of need for lab.

43.656. Declaration of need for lab. — It is hereby found and declared that: (1) With the widespread use of computers, the internet and electronic devices to commit crimes and the critical lack of resources at state and local levels; (2) Modern day criminals have learned to exploit the internet and electronic communication to leverage computer technology to reach a virtually unlimited number of victims while maintaining a maximum level of anonymity, computer crimes will continue to mount, especially in, but not limited to, the areas of child pornography and sexual offenses involving children, consumer fraud and harassment; (3) It is necessary for the protection of the citizens of this state that provisions be made for the establishment of the Missouri regional computer forensics lab to prevent and reduce computer, internet and other electronically based crimes. (L. 2002 S.B. 969, et al.)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.659 Powers of highway patrol.

43.659. Powers of highway patrol. — The highway patrol shall have the power, as necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of sections 43.653 to 43.656 , to enter into agreements or other transactions with, negotiate memorandum of understanding with all governmental agencies, participate in interstate computer forensic matters as they relate to the purposes of the center, both within and outside the state when necessary or appropriate, or when required to do so by a proper authority and accept grants and the cooperation of, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof or of this state or any agency or instrumentality thereof, in furtherance of the purposes of this section, and to do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid and cooperation. (L. 2002 S.B. 969, et al.)
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