Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories
557.016. Classification of offenses. — 1. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following five categories:
(1) Class A felonies;
(2) Class B felonies;
(3) Class C felonies;
(4) Class D felonies; and
(5) Class E felonies.
2. Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following four categories:
(1) Class A misdemeanors;
(2) Class B misdemeanors;
(3) Class C misdemeanors; and
(4) Class D misdemeanors.
3. Infractions are not further classified.
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(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Effective 1-01-17
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 557 - General Sentencing Provisions
Section 557.011 - Authorized dispositions.
Section 557.016 - Classification of offenses.
Section 557.021 - Classification of offenses outside this code.
Section 557.031 - Presentence commitment for study.
Section 557.045 - Ineligibility for probation, SIS, SES, or conditional release, certain offenses.