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MO HB973
Bill
Status
2/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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AI Summary
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Peace officers must obtain written consent before conducting a consensual search of a vehicle from the person authorized to grant permission
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The consent form must include: date and location of stop, name and ID number of requesting officer, names and ID numbers of additional officers involved in the consent discussion
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The form must inform the person of their right to refuse consent and their right to withdraw consent at any time for any reason
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The form must inform the person of their right to be present during the search (which may be waived) and include check-off boxes for granting or refusing consent
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Requirements do not apply to searches based on probable cause, searches incident to lawful arrest, or searches with other legal basis besides consent
Legislative Description
Requires a peace officer to obtain written consent prior to conducting a consensual search of a vehicle
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
5/15/2015