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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 595.206

  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.

A victim has the rights and is eligible for the services set forth in sections 595.200 to 595.215 only if such victim reported the crime to law enforcement authorities within five days of its occurrence or discovery, unless the prosecuting attorney finds that a good cause existed for not having done so.