Terms Used In Missouri Laws 548.171

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.

If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or associate circuit judge may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or a judge or associate circuit judge may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in section 548.161, but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of such new bond.