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Statutes > Missouri > T35 > C506 > 506_375Dismissal of action, when.
506.375. Notwithstanding any court costs which have been paid, thecourt shall dismiss an offender's civil action or appeal from a judgment ina civil action at any time, including before service on the defendant, ifthe court determines any of the following:
(1) The allegation of indigency is untrue;
(2) The litigation is frivolous, malicious or fails to state a claimupon which relief may be granted; or
(3) The defendant is immune from the cause of action.
(L. 1997 S.B. 56 § 6, A.L. 1999 S.B. 1, et al.)
