House Bill 371 Summary

• Repeals and re-enacts 57 sections of Missouri law relating to judicial procedure, criminal law, family law, and related administrative matters.

• Updates terminology throughout sexual offense statutes by replacing "forcible rape" and "sexual assault" with "rape in the first/second degree" and "sodomy in the first/second degree" for consistency and clarity.

• Adds new provisions including: sheriff immunity for process service (§57.095), restrictions on law enforcement roadside checkpoints by vehicle type (§304.152), DWI court provisions (§478.007 and §479.085), and community service work immunity from liability (§537.602).

• Modifies court procedures and sentencing provisions related to sexual offenses, probation/parole eligibility, restitution collection, and victim protections including identity redaction requirements.

• Establishes new funds and administrative cost structures for prosecution services, court personnel training, and various fee collection mechanisms for criminal and civil court cases.