# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 546.040: 546.040 Issues of fact to be tried by jury

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MO_C546_S546.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 546.040
- **Heading:** 546.040 Issues of fact to be tried by jury
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 546 / Section 546.040

## Text

546.040. Issues of fact to be tried by jury. — All issues of fact in any criminal cause shall be tried by a jury, to be selected, summoned and returned in a manner prescribed by law.

(RSMo 1939 § 4051) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3662; 1919 § 4005; 1909 § 5212 CROSS REFERENCE: Defendant may waive trial by jury, when, Const. Art. I § 22(a)

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