Terms Used In Missouri Laws 547.250

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

If the forfeiture of the recognizance is taken in the supreme court, the same shall be certified back to the court in which the judgment was rendered; and the supreme court, in such case, and in case the defendant breaks jail, shall proceed to determine the cause, and issue a capias if necessary.