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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 217.465

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • Offender: a person under supervision or an inmate in the custody of the department. See Missouri Laws 217.010

Escape from custody by any offender subsequent to his execution of a request for final disposition of an untried indictment, information or complaint shall void the request.