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Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 37.38

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Rule 37.38 Information - Incorrect Name of Defendant

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Any defendant charged in an information under an incorrect name may furnish the defendant’s correct name, and the correct name shall be substituted in the information. The defendant’s failure to furnish the correct name shall not invalidate the proceedings.

Amendment history: (Adopted May 14, 1985, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended Dec. 23, 2003, eff. July 1, 2004.)

Rule 37.38 Information - Incorrect Name of Defendant

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