Terms Used In Missouri Laws 302.311

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Circuit court: each circuit court in the state. See Missouri Laws 302.010
  • Director: the director of revenue acting directly or through the director's authorized officers and agents. See Missouri Laws 302.010
  • License: a license issued by a state to a person which authorizes a person to operate a motor vehicle. See Missouri Laws 302.010
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

In the event an application for a license is denied or withheld, or in the event that a license is suspended or revoked by the director, the applicant or licensee so aggrieved may appeal to the circuit court of the county of his residence in the manner provided by chapter 536 for the review of administrative decisions at any time within thirty days after notice that a license is denied or withheld or that a license is suspended or revoked. Upon such appeal the cause shall be heard de novo and the circuit court may order the director to grant such license, sustain the suspension or revocation by the director, set aside or modify the same, or revoke such license. Appeals from the judgment of the circuit court may be taken as in civil cases. The prosecuting attorney of the county where such appeal is taken, shall appear in behalf of the director, and prosecute or defend, as the case may require.