Mo. Rev. Stat. § 559.012

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 559.012 - Eligible for probation, when

The court may place a person on probation for a specific period upon conviction of any offense or upon suspending imposition of sentence if, having regard to the nature and circumstances of the offense and to the history and character of the defendant, the court is of the opinion that:

(1) Institutional confinement of the defendant is not necessary for the protection of the public; and

(2) The defendant is in need of guidance, training or other assistance which, in his or her case, can be effectively administered through probation supervision.

§ 559.012, RSMo

Amended by 2014 Mo. Laws, SB 491,s A, eff. 1/1/2017.

L. 1977 S.B. 60 § 559.011
Effective 1-1-79