Missouri Laws 43.405 – False reports, penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 43.405
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
A person who knowingly makes a false report of a missing person, or knowingly makes a false statement in any such report, to a law enforcement agency is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.