Missouri Laws 540.260 – Indictment not a true bill, when
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 540.260
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- True bill: Another word for indictment.
When there is not a concurrence of nine grand jurors in finding an indictment, the foreperson shall certify, under his hand, that such an indictment is not a true bill.