Missouri Laws 66.050 – Cause heard, when — postponement — bond
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 66.050
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
When any person shall be arrested, charged with a violation of a county ordinance, and brought before the court, it shall be the duty of the court to hear and determine forthwith the complaint alleged against the defendant, unless for good cause the trial is postponed to a time certain, in which case the defendant shall be required to enter into a recognizance, with sufficient security, conditioned that he will appear before said court at the time and place appointed, then and there to answer the complaint made against him; and if he fails or refuses to enter into such recognizance, the defendant shall be committed to the county jail and held to answer the complaint as aforesaid.