Mo. R. Crim. P. 31.01
As amended through November 19, 2024
Every person arrested and held in custody by any peace officer in any jail, police station, or any other place, upon or without a warrant or other process for the alleged commission of a criminal offense, or upon suspicion thereof, shall promptly, upon request, be permitted to consult with counsel or other persons in his behalf, and, for such purpose, to use a telephone.
Mo. R. Crim. P. 31.01
Committee Note - 1980
This is the same as prior Rule 29.05 with the addition of ". . . promptly, upon request . . ." and the deletion of ". . . if one be available."