Missouri Laws 565.189 – Filing a false elder abuse or neglect report — penalty
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1. A person commits the offense of filing a false elder abuse or neglect report if he or she knowingly files a false report of elder abuse or neglect.
2. The offense of filing a false elder abuse or neglect report is a class A misdemeanor, unless the person has previously been found guilty of making a false report to the department and is subsequently found guilty of making a false report under this section, in which case it is a class E felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E felony | up to 4 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 565.189
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
3. Evidence of prior findings of guilt of false reporting shall be heard by the court, out of the hearing of the jury, prior to the submission of the case to the jury, and the court shall determine the existence of the prior findings of guilt.