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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 545.800

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.

Whenever an indictment is found, or an information filed, in a court of record, it shall be the duty of the clerk, upon the request of the defendant therein, to make out and deliver to him a copy of such indictment or information with all endorsements thereon.