Bond or recognizance, by whom taken.

544.530. When the defendant is in custody or under arrestfor an offense for which he may be released as provided insection 544.455, the court in which the indictment or informationis pending may release him and take his bond or recognizance, or,if the court is not in session, the clerk of the court may takehis bond or recognizance.

(RSMo 1939 § 3962, A.L. 1972 H.B. 1160)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3573; 1919 § 3916; 1909 § 5123