Terms Used In Missouri Laws 544.080

  • 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.

The warrant shall issue to the sheriff of the county where the indictment or information is filed, unless the prosecuting attorney directs it to be issued to some other county; warrants may be issued to different counties at the same time. The sheriff must execute the warrant and subpoenas immediately after receiving them.