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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 545.600

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

The defendant and all witnesses and others who shall have entered into any recognizance to attend the trial of such cause, having notice of the removal thereof, shall be bound to attend at the time and place of trial, in the county to which the cause is removed, and a failure to do so shall be deemed a breach of recognizance.