State Lawmakers May Revamp Criminal Code

CREATED Sep. 6, 2012

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  • Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY,  Mo.  (AP)  -  Missouri lawmakers are eying what could be  some significant changes in the state's criminal code.

A special joint legislative committee is holding its first meeting next week as it begins to examine ways to make Missouri's criminal laws more cohesive and consistent.