Increases the maximum hold time for a person arrested without a warrant from 24 to 72 hours.
The bill amends Missouri law to increase the maximum hold time for a person arrested without a warrant from 24 to 72 hours. This change applies to individuals arrested for any alleged breach of the peace or other criminal offense, or on suspicion thereof. The bill also allows for the release of such individuals without being taken before a judge if they are not charged with a criminal offense within the 72-hour period.
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