Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.43

As amended through November 19, 2024

Rule 37.43 - Ordinance Violation - Summons Or Arrest Warrant - When Issued - Failure to Appear

When an information charging the commission of an ordinance violation and a statement of probable cause are filed pursuant to Rule 37, a summons shall be issued unless the court finds that there are:

(a) Sufficient facts stated to show probable cause that an ordinance violation has been committed, and

(b) Reasonable grounds for the court to believe that the defendant will not appear upon the summons, or a showing has been made to the court that the defendant poses a danger to a victim, the community, or any other person.

If the court so finds, a warrant for the arrest of the defendant may be issued. If a warrant is issued under this Rule, the court shall take into account, on the basis of available information, which may include a written recommendation from the prosecutor, the factors set forth in Rule 37.15(e) when setting the condition or combination of conditions of release, if any, required by Rule 37.15(b) and allowed by Rule 37.15(c).

Mo. R. Ord. Viol. & Viol. Burea. 37.43

Adopted May 14, 1985, eff. 1/1/1986; Amended June 16, 1998, eff. 7/1/1999; Amended December 23, 2003, eff. 7/1/2004; amended June 29, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019; amended December 18, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019; amended June 28, 2019, eff. 1/1/2020.

Formerly titled Summons - When Issued - Failure to Appear.