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Section
609.001

Ms 2006 [renumbered 15.001]

Name And Construction.

Definitions.

Punishment When Not Otherwise Fixed.

Conviction Of Lesser Offense.

Liability For Crimes Of Another.

Authorized Use Of Force.

Duress.

Compelling Testimony; Immunity From Prosecution.

Section
609.015

Scope And Effect.

Section
609.025

Jurisdiction Of State.

Section
609.031

[repealed, 1983 C 331 S 11]

Section
609.032

[repealed, 1983 C 331 S 11]

Section
609.033

Maximum Penalties; Misdemeanors.

Section
609.034

Maximum Penalty; Ordinance Violations.

Section
609.035

Crime Punishable Under Different Provisions.

Section
609.041

Proof Of Prior Convictions.

Section
609.045

Foreign Conviction Or Acquittal.

Section
609.055

Capability Of Children To Commit Crime.

Section
609.065

Justifiable Taking Of Life.

Section
609.066

Authorized Use Of Deadly Force By Peace Officers.

Section
609.075

Intoxication As Defense.

Section
609.085

Sending Written Communication.

Section
609.092

Juvenile Petty Offenders; Use Of Restorative Justice.

Section
609.093

[repealed, 2013 C 108 Art 3 S 48]

Section
609.095

Limits Of Sentences.

Section
609.0331

Maximum Penalties; Petty Misdemeanors.

Section
609.0332

Maximum Penalty; Petty Misdemeanor Ordinance Violations.

Section
609.0341

Maximum Fines For Gross Misdemeanors; Felonies.

Sentences Available.

Minimum Sentences Of Imprisonment.

Parole Or Discharge.

Convictions Of Felony Or Gross Misdemeanor; When Deemed Misdemeanor Or Gross Misdemeanor.

Revocation Of Stay.

Multiple Sentences.

[repealed, 1978 C 723 Art 1 S 19]

Attempts.

Definition.

Murder In The Second Degree.

Manslaughter In The First Degree.

Subdivisions Renumbered, Repealed, Or No Longer In Effect

[repealed, 1979 C 258 S 25]

Mistreatment Of Persons Confined.

Simple Robbery.

Kidnapping.

Depriving Another Of Custodial Or Parental Rights.

Coercion.

Interfering With Religious Observance.

[repealed, 1975 C 374 S 13]

Leaving State To Evade Establishment Of Paternity.

[repealed, 1979 C 255 S 9]

Disorderly House.

Fornication.

Costs Of Medical Examination.

Adultery.

[repealed, 1993 C 340 S 60]

Stayed Sentence.

Misprision Of Treason.

Flags.

False Tax Statement.

Bribery.

Misconduct Of Public Officer Or Employee.

Public Office; Illegally Assuming; Nonsurrender.

Public Officer; Unauthorized Compensation.

[repealed, 1983 C 359 S 151]

Interference With Property In Official Custody.

Perjury.

Release, Failure To Appear.

Obstructing Legal Process, Arrest, Or Firefighting.

Simulating Legal Process.

Theft.

Receiving Stolen Property.

Embezzlement Of Public Funds.

[repealed, 1989 C 290 Art 7 S 14]

[repealed, 1976 C 124 S 10]

[repealed, 1976 C 124 S 10]

[repealed, 1983 C 321 S 4]

Possession Of Burglary Or Theft Tools.

[repealed, 1989 C 5 S 18]

[repealed, 1976 C 124 S 10]

Defeating Security On Personalty.

Forgery.

Recording, Filing Of Forged Instrument.

False Certification By Notary Public.

Dangerous Weapons.

Machine Guns And Short-barreled Shotguns.

Unlawful Deposit Of Garbage, Litter, Or Like.

Riot.

Disorderly Conduct.

Public Nuisance.

Gambling; Definitions.

Gambling; Gross Misdemeanor; Felony.

False Information To News Media.

Emergency Telephone Calls And Communications.

Obscene Or Harassing Telephone Calls.

Interfering With Cable Communications Systems.

[repealed, 1996 C 404 S 18]

Fraud In Obtaining Credit.

Falsely Impersonating Another.

Crimes Against Railroad Employees And Property; Penalty.

Commercial Bribery.

Computer Crime; Definitions.

Computer Damage.

Computer Theft.

Section
609.101

Surcharge On Fines, Assessments; Minimum Fines.

Section
609.102

Local Correctional Fees; Imposition By Court.

Section
609.103

[repealed, 2008 C 299 S 28]

Section
609.104

Fine And Surcharge Collection.

Section
609.105

Sentence Of Imprisonment.

Section
609.106

Heinous Crimes.

Section
609.107

Mandatory Penalty For Certain Murderers.

Section
609.108

Subdivisions Renumbered, Repealed, Or No Longer In Effect

Section
609.109

Subdivisions Renumbered, Repealed, Or No Longer In Effect

Section
609.113

[repealed, 1999 C 216 Art 3 S 10]

Section
609.115

Presentence Investigation.

Section
609.116

Subdivisions Renumbered, Repealed, Or No Longer In Effect

Section
609.117

Dna Analysis Of Certain Offenders Required.

Section
609.118

Fingerprinting Required.

Section
609.119

[repealed, 2005 C 136 Art 12 S 12]

Section
609.125

Sentence For Misdemeanor Or Gross Misdemeanor.

Section
609.131

Certification Of Misdemeanor As Petty Misdemeanor.

Section
609.132

Continuance For Dismissal.

Section
609.135

Stay Of Imposition Or Execution Of Sentence.

Section
609.145

Credit For Prior Imprisonment.

Section
609.152

[repealed, 1998 C 367 Art 6 S 16]

Section
609.153

Increased Penalties For Certain Misdemeanors.

Section
609.155

[repealed, 1978 C 723 Art 1 S 19]

Section
609.165

Restoration Of Civil Rights; Possession Of Firearms And Ammunition.

Section
609.166

[repealed, 1996 C 408 Art 9 S 10]

Section
609.167

[repealed, 1996 C 408 Art 9 S 10]

Section
609.168

[repealed, 1996 C 408 Art 9 S 10]

Section
609.175

Conspiracy.

Section
609.184

[repealed, 1998 C 367 Art 6 S 16]

Section
609.185

Murder In The First Degree.

Section
609.195

Murder In The Third Degree.

Section
609.196

[repealed, 1998 C 367 Art 6 S 16]

Section
609.205

Manslaughter In The Second Degree.

Section
609.215

Suicide.

Section
609.221

Assault In The First Degree.

Section
609.222

Assault In The Second Degree.

Section
609.223

Assault In The Third Degree.

Section
609.224

Assault In The Fifth Degree.

Section
609.225

[repealed, 1979 C 258 S 25]

Section
609.226

Harm Caused By Dog.

Section
609.227

Dangerous Animals Destroyed.

Section
609.228

Great Bodily Harm Caused By Distribution Of Drugs.

Section
609.229

Crime Committed For Benefit Of Gang.

Section
609.231

Mistreatment Of Residents Or Patients.

Section
609.232

Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults; Definitions.

Section
609.233

Criminal Neglect.

Section
609.234

Failure To Report.

Section
609.235

Use Of Drugs To Injure Or Facilitate Crime.

Section
609.245

Aggravated Robbery.

Section
609.251

Double Jeopardy; Kidnapping.

Section
609.255

False Imprisonment.

Section
609.265

Abduction.

Section
609.266

Definitions.

Section
609.267

Assault Of Unborn Child In The First Degree.

Section
609.268

Injury Or Death Of Unborn Child In Commission Of Crime.

Section
609.269

Exception.

Section
609.275

Attempt To Coerce.

Section
609.281

Definitions.

Section
609.282

Labor Trafficking.

Section
609.283

Unlawful Conduct With Respect To Documents In Furtherance Of Labor Or Sex Trafficking.

Section
609.284

Labor Or Sex Trafficking Crimes; Defenses; Civil Liability; Corporate Liability.

Section
609.291

[repealed, 1975 C 374 S 13]

Section
609.292

[repealed, 1975 C 374 S 13]

Section
609.293

Sodomy.

Section
609.294

Bestiality.

Section
609.295

[repealed, 1975 C 374 S 13]

Section
609.296

[repealed, 1975 C 374 S 13]

Section
609.321

Prostitution And Sex Trafficking; Definitions.

Section
609.322

Solicitation, Inducement, And Promotion Of Prostitution; Sex Trafficking.

Section
609.323

[repealed, 1998 C 367 Art 2 S 33]

Section
609.324

Patrons; Prostitutes; Housing Individuals Engaged In Prostitution; Penalties.

Section
609.325

Defenses.

Section
609.326

Evidence.

Section
609.341

Definitions.

Section
609.342

Criminal Sexual Conduct In The First Degree.

Section
609.343

Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Second Degree.

Section
609.344

Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Third Degree.

Section
609.345

Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Fourth Degree.

Section
609.346

[repealed, 1998 C 367 Art 6 S 16]

Section
609.347

Evidence In Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases.

Section
609.348

Medical Purposes; Exclusion.

Section
609.349

Ms 2018 [repealed, 2019 C 16 S 1]

Section
609.351

Applicability To Past And Present Prosecutions.

Section
609.352

Solicitation Of Children To Engage In Sexual Conduct; Communication Of Sexually Explicit Materials To Children.

Section
609.353

Jurisdiction.

Section
609.355

Bigamy.

Section
609.364

[repealed, 1985 C 286 S 24]

Section
609.365

Incest.

Section
609.375

Nonsupport Of Spouse Or Child.

Section
609.376

Definitions.

Section
609.377

Malicious Punishment Of Child.

Section
609.378

Neglect Or Endangerment Of Child.

Section
609.379

Permitted Actions.

Section
609.385

Treason.

Section
609.395

State Military Forces; Interfering With, Obstructing, Or Other.

Section
609.396

Unauthorized Presence At Camp Ripley.

Section
609.405

[repealed, 1987 C 10 S 1]

Section
609.415

Definitions.

Section
609.425

Corruptly Influencing Legislator.

Section
609.435

Officer Not Filing Security.

Section
609.445

Failure To Pay Over State Funds.

Section
609.455

Permitting False Claims Against Government.

Section
609.456

Reporting To State Auditor And Legislative Auditor Required.

Section
609.465

Presenting False Claims To Public Officer Or Body.

Section
609.466

Medical Assistance Fraud.

Section
609.475

Impersonating A Military Service Member, Veteran, Or Public Official.

Section
609.485

Escape From Custody.

Section
609.486

Commission Of Crime While Wearing Or Possessing Bullet-resistant Vest.

Section
609.487

Fleeing Peace Officer; Motor Vehicle; Other.

Section
609.491

Failure To Appear; Petty Misdemeanor.

Section
609.493

Solicitation Of Mentally Impaired Persons.

Section
609.494

Solicitation Of Juveniles.

Section
609.495

Aiding An Offender.

Section
609.496

Concealing Criminal Proceeds.

Section
609.497

Engaging In Business Of Concealing Criminal Proceeds.

Section
609.498

Tampering With Witness.

Section
609.501

Funeral Or Burial Service; Prohibited Acts.

Section
609.502

Interference With Dead Body; Reporting.

Section
609.504

Disarming Peace Officer.

Section
609.505

Falsely Reporting Crime.

Section
609.506

Prohibiting Giving Peace Officer False Name.

Section
609.507

Falsely Reporting Child Abuse.

Section
609.508

False Information To Financial Institution.

Section
609.515

Misconduct Of Judicial Or Hearing Officer.

Section
609.521

Possession Of Shoplifting Gear.

Section
609.523

Return Of Stolen Property To Owners.

Section
609.525

Bringing Stolen Goods Into State.

Section
609.526

Precious Metal And Scrap Metal Dealers; Receiving Stolen Property.

Section
609.527

Identity Theft.

Section
609.528

Possession Or Sale Of Stolen Or Counterfeit Check; Penalties.

Section
609.529

Mail Theft.

Section
609.531

Forfeitures.

Section
609.532

Attachment Of Deposited Funds.

Section
609.535

Issuance Of Dishonored Checks.

Section
609.541

Protection Of Library Property.

Section
609.545

Misusing Credit Card To Secure Services.

Section
609.546

Motor Vehicle Tampering.

Section
609.551

Rustling And Livestock Theft; Penalties.

Section
609.552

Unauthorized Release Of Animals.

Section
609.555

[repealed, 1976 C 124 S 10]

Section
609.556

Definitions.

Section
609.561

Arson In The First Degree.

Section
609.562

Arson In The Second Degree.

Section
609.563

Arson In The Third Degree.

Section
609.564

Excluded Fires.

Section
609.565

[repealed, 1976 C 124 S 10]

Section
609.575

[repealed, 1976 C 124 S 10]

Section
609.576

Negligent Fires; Dangerous Smoking.

Section
609.581

Definitions.

Section
609.582

Burglary.

Section
609.583

Sentencing; First Burglary Of Dwelling.

Section
609.585

Double Jeopardy.

Section
609.586

Possession Of Code-grabbing Devices; Penalty.

Section
609.591

Damage To Timber Or Wood Processing And Related Equipment.

Section
609.592

Possession Of Timber Damage Devices.

Section
609.593

Damage Or Theft To Energy Transmission Or Telecommunications Equipment.

Section
609.594

Damage To Property Of Critical Public Service Facilities, Utilities, And Pipelines.

Section
609.595

Damage To Property.

Section
609.596

Killing Or Harming Public Safety Dog.

Section
609.597

Assaulting Or Harming Police Horse; Penalties.

Section
609.599

Exposing Domestic Animals To Disease.

Section
609.605

Trespass.

Section
609.606

Unlawful Ouster Or Exclusion.

Section
609.611

Insurance Fraud.

Section
609.612

Employment Of Runners.

Section
609.615

Defeating Security On Realty.

Section
609.621

Proof Of Concealment Of Property By Obligor Of Secured Property.

Section
609.625

Aggravated Forgery.

Section
609.631

Check Forgery; Offering Forged Check.

Section
609.632

Counterfeiting Of Currency.

Section
609.635

Obtaining Signature By False Pretense.

Section
609.645

Fraudulent Statements.

Section
609.651

State Lottery Fraud.

Section
609.652

Fraudulent Drivers' Licenses And Identification Cards; Penalty.

Section
609.655

[repealed, 1976 C 112 S 2]

Section
609.661

Penalty For Set Guns; Swivel Guns.

Section
609.662

Shooting Victim; Duty To Render Aid.

Section
609.663

Display Of Handgun Ammunition.

Section
609.665

Spring Guns.

Section
609.666

Negligent Storage Of Firearms.

Section
609.667

Firearms; Removal Or Alteration Of Serial Number.

Section
609.668

Explosive And Incendiary Devices.

Section
609.669

Civil Disorder.

Section
609.671

Environment; Criminal Penalties.

Section
609.672

Permissive Inference; Firearms In Automobiles.

Section
609.675

Exposure Of Unused Refrigerator Or Container To Children.

Section
609.681

Unlawful Smoking.

Section
609.684

Abuse Of Toxic Substances.

Section
609.685

Sale Of Tobacco To Persons Under Age 21.

Section
609.686

False Fire Alarms; Tampering With Or Injuring Fire Alarm System.

Section
609.687

Adulteration.

Section
609.688

Adulteration By Bodily Fluid.

Section
609.705

Unlawful Assembly.

Section
609.712

Real And Simulated Weapons Of Mass Destruction.

Section
609.713

Threats Of Violence.

Section
609.714

Crimes Committed In Furtherance Of Terrorism.

Section
609.715

Presence At Unlawful Assembly.

Section
609.725

[repealed, 2005 C 136 Art 17 S 53]

Section
609.735

Concealing Identity.

Section
609.745

Permitting Public Nuisance.

Section
609.746

Interference With Privacy.

Section
609.747

[repealed, 1993 C 326 Art 2 S 34]

Section
609.748

Harassment; Restraining Order.

Section
609.749

Harassment; Stalking; Penalties.

Section
609.755

Gambling; Misdemeanor.

Section
609.761

Operations Permitted.

Section
609.762

Forfeiture Of Gambling Devices, Prizes And Proceeds.

Section
609.763

Lawful Gambling Fraud.

Section
609.765

Criminal Defamation.

Section
609.774

Emergency Communications; Kidnappings.

Section
609.775

Divulging Telephone Or Telegraph Message; Nondelivery.

Section
609.776

Interference With Emergency Communications.

Section
609.785

[repealed, 1990 C 494 S 7]

Section
609.795

Letter, Telegram, Or Package; Opening; Harassment.

Section
609.805

[repealed, 2007 C 47 S 1; 2007 C 54 Art 2 S 19]

Section
609.806

Interfering With Internet Ticket Sales.

Section
609.807

Event Tickets; Prohibited Acts.

Section
609.815

Misconduct Of Junk Or Secondhand Dealer.

Section
609.816

Wrongful Employment At A Child Care Center.

Section
609.821

Financial Transaction Card Fraud.

Section
609.822

Residential Mortgage Fraud.

Section
609.825

Bribery Of Participant Or Official In Contest.

Section
609.833

Misrepresentation Of Service Animal.

Section
609.849

Railroad That Obstructs Treatment Of Injured Worker.

Section
609.851

False Traffic Signal.

Section
609.855

Crimes Involving Transit; Shooting At Transit Vehicle.

Section
609.856

Use Of Police Radios During Commission Of Crime; Penalties.

Section
609.857

Discharging A Laser At An Aircraft.

Section
609.891

Unauthorized Computer Access.

Section
609.892

Definitions.

Section
609.893

Telecommunications And Information Services Fraud; Crime Defined.

Section
609.894

Cellular Telephone Counterfeiting; Crimes Defined.

Section
609.895

Counterfeited Intellectual Property; Penalties.

Section
609.896

Criminal Use Of Real Property.

Section
609.901

Construction Of Racketeering Provisions.

Section
609.902

Definitions.

Section
609.903

Racketeering.

Section
609.904

Criminal Penalties.

Section
609.905

Criminal Forfeiture.

Section
609.907

Preservation Of Property Subject To Forfeiture.

Section
609.908

Disposition Of Forfeiture Proceeds.

Section
609.909

Additional Relief Available.

Section
609.910

Relation To Other Sanctions.

Section
609.911

Civil Remedies.

Section
609.912

Notice To Other Prosecuting Authorities.

Section
609.1055

Offenders With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness; Alternative Placement.

Section
609.1056

Military Veterans; Crimes Committed Because Of Conditions Resulting From Service; Discharge And Dismissal.

Section
609.1095

Increased Sentences For Certain Dangerous And Repeat Felony Offenders.

Section
609.1351

Petition For Civil Commitment.

Section
609.1352

[repealed, 1998 C 367 Art 6 S 16]

Section
609.2111

Definitions.

Section
609.2112

Criminal Vehicular Homicide.

Section
609.2113

Criminal Vehicular Operation; Bodily Harm.

Section
609.2114

Criminal Vehicular Operation; Unborn Child.

Section
609.2231

Assault In The Fourth Degree.

Section
609.2232

Consecutive Sentences For Assaults Committed By State Prison Inmates.

Section
609.2233

Felony Assault Motivated By Bias; Increased Statutory Maximum Sentence.

Section
609.2241

Knowing Transfer Of Communicable Disease.

Section
609.2242

Domestic Assault.

Section
609.2243

Sentencing; Repeat Domestic Assault.

Section
609.2244

Presentence Domestic Abuse Investigations.

Section
609.2245

Female Genital Mutilation; Penalties.

Section
609.2246

[repealed, 2013 C 43 S 32]

Section
609.2247

Domestic Assault By Strangulation.

Section
609.2325

Criminal Abuse.

Section
609.2335

Financial Exploitation Of Vulnerable Adult.

Section
609.2336

Deceptive Or Unfair Trade Practices; Elderly Or Disabled Victims.

Section
609.2661

Murder Of Unborn Child In The First Degree.

Section
609.2662

Murder Of Unborn Child In The Second Degree.

Section
609.2663

Murder Of Unborn Child In The Third Degree.

Section
609.2664

Manslaughter Of Unborn Child In The First Degree.

Section
609.2665

Manslaughter Of Unborn Child In The Second Degree.

Section
609.2671

Assault Of Unborn Child In The Second Degree.

Section
609.2672

Assault Of Unborn Child In The Third Degree.

Section
609.2691

Other Convictions Not Barred.

Section
609.3232

Protective Order Authorized; Procedures; Penalties.

Section
609.3241

Penalty Assessment Authorized.

Section
609.3242

Prostitution Crimes Committed In School Or Park Zones; Increased Penalties.

Section
609.3243

Loitering With Intent To Participate In Prostitution.

Section
609.3451

Criminal Sexual Conduct In The Fifth Degree.

Section
609.3452

[renumbered 609.3457]

Section
609.3453

Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct.

Section
609.3455

Dangerous Sex Offenders; Life Sentences; Conditional Release.

Section
609.3456

Use Of Polygraphs For Sex Offenders On Probation Or Conditional Release.

Section
609.3457

Sex Offender Assessment.

Section
609.3458

Sexual Extortion.

Section
609.3459

Law Enforcement; Reports Of Sexual Assaults.

Section
609.3461

[renumbered 609.117]

Section
609.3469

Voluntary Intoxication Defense.

Section
609.3471

Records Pertaining To Victim Identity Confidential.

Section
609.3641

[repealed, 1985 C 286 S 24]

Section
609.3642

[repealed, 1985 C 286 S 24]

Section
609.3643

[repealed, 1985 C 286 S 24]

Section
609.3644

[repealed, 1985 C 286 S 24]

Section
609.3751

Discharge And Dismissal.

Section
609.3775

Child Torture.

Section
609.3785

Unharmed Newborns Left At A Safe Place; Avoidance Of Prosecution.

Section
609.4751

Impersonating A Peace Officer.

Section
609.4971

Warning Subject Of Investigation.

Section
609.4975

Warning Subject Of Surveillance Or Search.

Section
609.5051

Criminal Alert Network; False Or Misleading Information Prohibited.

Section
609.5151

Dissemination Of Personal Information About Law Enforcement Prohibited; Penalty.

Section
609.5311

Forfeiture Of Property Associated With Controlled Substances.

Section
609.5312

Forfeiture Of Property Associated With Designated Offenses.

Section
609.5313

Forfeiture By Judicial Action; Procedure.

Section
609.5314

Administrative Forfeiture Of Certain Property Seized In Connection With A Controlled Substances Seizure.

Section
609.5315

Disposition Of Forfeited Property.

Section
609.5316

Summary Forfeitures.

Section
609.5317

Ms 2020 [repealed, 1sp2021 C 11 Art 5 S 22]

Section
609.5318

Forfeiture Of Vehicles Used In Drive-by Shootings.

Section
609.5319

Financial Institution Secured Interest.

Section
609.5631

Arson In The Fourth Degree.

Section
609.5632

Arson In The Fifth Degree.

Section
609.5633

Use Of Ignition Devices; Petty Misdemeanor.

Section
609.5641

Wildfire Arson.

Section
609.6055

Trespass On Critical Public Service Facility; Utility; Or Pipeline.

Section
609.6057

Geographic Restriction.

Section
609.6855

Sale Of Nicotine Delivery Products To Persons Under Age 21.

Section
609.7475

Fraudulent Or Otherwise Improper Financing Statements.

Section
609.7495

Physical Interference With Safe Access To Health Care.

Section
609.8911

Reporting Violations.

Section
609.8912

Criminal Use Of Encryption.

Section
609.8913

Facilitating Access To Computer Security System.