As used in sections 650.300 to 650.310, the following terms shall mean:

(1) “Catastrophic crime”, a violation of section 574.080*;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 650.300

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) “Office”, the office for victims of crime;

(3) “Private agency”, a private agency as defined in section 595.010;

(4) “Public agency”, a public agency as defined in section 595.010;

(5) “Victim of crime”, a person afforded rights as a victim or entitled to compensation or services as a victim pursuant to chapter 595.