Terms Used In Missouri Laws 541.140

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

If the defendant be in actual custody or confinement, the body of the defendant shall be removed to the jail of the proper county, in like manner and with like effect, in all respects, as in cases of change of venue.