Terms Used In Missouri Laws 540.240

  • 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

All grand juries are hereby authorized to find and present bills of indictment for either felonies or misdemeanors committed against the laws of the state.