Terms Used In Missouri Laws 545.730

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • 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

If the application for a continuance is by the state, the prosecuting attorney shall state in writing, under his oath of office, and according to his best information and belief, the same facts required to be stated in the affidavit of the defendant.

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