543.200. Either party may demand jury. - Missouri Statutes

Either party may demand jury.

543.200. In misdemeanor cases, after the plea of thedefendant has been entered, if he pleads not guilty, thedefendant or prosecuting attorney may demand a jury; but if nojury is demanded, the case may be tried by the associate circuitjudge.

(RSMo 1939 § 3825, A.L. 1945 p. 750 § 20, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3435; 1919 § 3780; 1909 § 4988

(1956) Appeal from conviction in city court is to be tried de novo in the same manner as if case originated in court of criminal correction. Thus defendant on request is entitled to jury trial. City of St. Louis v. Moore (A.), 288 S.W.2d 383.