Terms Used In Missouri Laws 494.500

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

No alien shall be entitled to a jury of part aliens or strangers, for the trial of any indictment, but in every case the jurors shall be such only as are qualified to serve according to the laws of this state.