Terms Used In Missouri Laws 40.070

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

A dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, punitive discharge or dismissal may not be adjudged by any court-martial unless a complete written record of the proceedings and testimony before the court has been made, nor shall such sentence be executed until approved by the governor.