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Missouri Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Surveillance, Privacy, and Consent
Missouri landlord-tenant recording laws protect tenant privacy inside rental units. Learn where landlords can place cameras, tenant recording rights, and legal remedies for violations.
Missouri Laws on Recording in Public: First Amendment Rights and Limits
Missouri allows recording in public spaces under the First Amendment. Learn your rights to film on streets, at protests, in businesses, and the limits on public recording.
Missouri Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights and Legal Limits
You can legally record police officers in Missouri during public duties. Learn your First Amendment rights, Eighth Circuit rulings, Sunshine Law protections, and practical limits.
Missouri Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
Missouri lemon law (RSMo 407.560-407.579): 4 repair attempts or 30 working days out of service triggers a refund or replacement. Learn deadlines, remedies, and how to file.
Missouri License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
Missouri has no plate reader statute, but Executive Order 26-18 sets standards since Sept. 16, 2026. Terms, limits, bills, and records rules.
Missouri Maintenance (Alimony) Laws: How It Works (2026)
Missouri maintenance is governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. 452.335. No formula exists; courts apply a two-part threshold test and 10 factors. Learn how courts set amount and duration, when maintenance ends, and how it differs from child support.
Missouri Manslaughter Laws: Voluntary, Involuntary and DWI Deaths
Missouri voluntary manslaughter is a class B felony (5 to 15 years). See both degrees of involuntary manslaughter and how DWI deaths are graded since 2026.
Missouri Marriage and Divorce Records: The County Holds the Real Copy
Missouri's state vital records office issues only a statement of marriage or divorce. The certified copy comes from the county. Here is how to get each one.
Missouri Marriage License Requirements 2026: Fees, Age 18, Online
How to get a Missouri marriage license: county recorder of deeds, no waiting period, 30-day validity, age 18 with no exceptions since 2025, and county fees.
Missouri Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights, HIPAA, and Consent (2026)
Learn Missouri medical recording laws. Patients can record doctor visits under one-party consent (Mo. Rev. Stat. 542.402). Covers HIPAA, telehealth, mental health, and evidence rules.
Missouri Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
Missouri medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
Missouri Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 Per Hour, No 2027 Increase
Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 per hour in 2026. HB 567 removed the 2027 inflation adjustment. See the $7.50 tipped wage, exemptions, and how to file.
Missouri Name Change Laws: How to Legally Change Your Name
How to legally change your name in Missouri: circuit court petition, no statewide fee, the Rule 95 minor process, and the sex offender restriction.
Missouri Noise Laws (2026): Peace Disturbance, Quiet Hours, Fines
In Missouri, knowingly disturbing others with loud noise is peace disturbance, a class B misdemeanor on a first conviction. Quiet hours for homes are set locally.
Missouri Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
Missouri enforces reasonable non-competes under Whelan Security v. Kennebrew (2012). See the test, court modification, RSMo 431.202 non-solicits and 2026 bills.
Missouri Nursing Home Camera Laws: RSMo §§ 198.610-198.632 Electronic Monitoring
Missouri nursing home and assisted living camera law under RSMo §§198.610-198.632: roommate consent, cost rules, and the class B misdemeanor tampering penalty.
Missouri Open Container Law (2026): Driver-Consumption Only
Missouri bans only driver drinking while moving under RSMo 577.017, not possession. See the penalty and why Missouri is federally non-conforming.
Missouri Peace Disturbance and Trespass Laws: Penalties (2026)
Missouri's disorderly conduct offense is peace disturbance (574.010), class B on a first conviction. Second-degree trespass is an infraction; purple paint counts.
Missouri Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
Missouri names neither device in Chapter 571, but using one to commit a felony can be armed criminal action under RSMo 571.015. Read the rules.
Missouri Phone Call Recording Laws: Consent Rules for Landline, Cell, and VoIP
Missouri phone call recording laws follow one-party consent under Mo. Rev. Stat. 542.402. Learn when you can record calls, interstate rules, business compliance, and penalties.
Missouri Police Bodycam Laws (2026): Active vs. Inactive Rule
Missouri bodycam footage stays closed while an investigation is active and opens once it goes inactive under RSMo 610.100. Learn the rule and a real case.
Missouri Police Reports: How to Get a Crash Report, Incident Report, or Bodycam Video
How to request a Missouri crash report from the Highway Patrol, an incident report under the Sunshine Law, and bodycam or dashcam footage under RSMo 610.100.
Missouri Pornography Laws (2026): HB 1839 Age Verification
Missouri porn laws for 2026: obscenity, HB 1839 age verification (effective Aug 28), CSAM penalties, Evan's Voice Act, and adult-business zoning rules.
Missouri Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
Missouri uses the Durable Power of Attorney Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 404.700 to 404.737), not the UPOAA. A POA is durable only with express language; execution requires signature, date, and notarization (§ 404.705). Health care decisions require a separate POA under §§ 404.800 to 404.865.
Missouri Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Enforceability Test (2026)
Is a prenup enforceable in Missouri? Courts apply the Ferry v. Ferry test: full disclosure, fair and voluntary signing, and no unconscionable terms.
Missouri Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
Learn how Missouri probate works, who inherits under the state's intestate succession law, and the small estate affidavit threshold.
Missouri Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Search Missouri property records across all 115 county Recorder of Deeds offices, find free owner lookups, certified copy fees, and avoid deed mailer scams.
Missouri Punitive Damages Laws: Cap, Proof and State Lien (2026)
Missouri requires clear and convincing proof for punitive damages, generally caps them at the greater of $500,000 or 5x the net judgment, and takes a 50% lien.
Missouri Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Fees
Missouri quitclaim deed rules: signing and notary under RSMo 442.130, the marital-status statement, homestead joinder, recorder format rules and fees.
Missouri Reckless, Careless and Imprudent Driving Laws (RSMo 304.012)
Missouri has no offense named reckless driving. RSMo 304.012 is a class B misdemeanor, class A if an accident is involved. Points, speed and street takeovers.
Missouri Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
Missouri is a one-party consent state under Mo. Rev. Stat. 542.402. Illegal recording is a Class E felony with a $10,000 civil minimum. Learn the rules for phone calls, in-person recording, and police.
Missouri Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get an Order of Protection
Learn how to get a Missouri Order of Protection: who qualifies, how long it lasts (180 days to 10 years), how to file for free, and firearm rules under RSMo Chapter 455.
Missouri Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Missouri is a one-party consent state. Learn how RSMo 542.402 affects Ring doorbell cameras, audio recording rules, HOA restrictions, tenant rights, and penalties.
Missouri Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
Missouri buyers who lost money to a deceptive personal-use sale may sue under the MMPA for actual damages, no treble. Where to report, elder and crypto ATM rules.
Missouri School Recording Laws: Student, Parent, and Teacher Rights (2026)
In Missouri, one-party consent lets students and parents record school conversations they join. Learn student, parent, and teacher rights and how FERPA applies.
Missouri Security Camera Laws: Home, Business, and Neighbor Rules
Missouri security camera laws allow surveillance on your own property with few restrictions. Learn audio consent rules, neighbor privacy limits, HOA regulations, and workplace camera laws.
Missouri Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine (2026)
Missouri is a stand-your-ground state under RSMo 563.031.3. Learn the castle doctrine scope, deadly force rules, and civil immunity under RSMo 563.074 (updated 2026).
Missouri Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
Missouri does not require severance pay. See why severance does not reduce Missouri unemployment benefits but WARN pay does, and how to collect promised severance.
Missouri Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Learn about Missouri sexting laws, penalties for minors and adults under Chapter 573, revenge porn statutes, sex offender registration, and available defenses.
Missouri Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability in the Show-Me State
Missouri slip and fall law: pure comparative fault, Massachusetts Rule (no duty for natural ice/snow), open-and-obvious doctrine, 5-year SOL, 90-day city notice requirement.
Missouri Small Claims Court: $5,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
Missouri small claims court hears money claims up to $5,000 under RSMo 482.305. Who can file, fees, service, the 10-day trial de novo appeal and collecting.
Missouri Small Estate Affidavit: $40,000 Limit, Bond and Forms
Missouri's small estate affidavit (RSMo 473.097) covers estates up to $40,000 net, 30 days after death. It is filed in probate court with a bond.
Missouri Smart Glasses Recording Laws
Missouri is a one-party consent state. Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 542.402, you can record audio of your own conversations with smart glasses. Learn what's legal.
Missouri Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in Missouri: the limited SSI supplement, 209(b) Medicaid rules, initial approval odds, and how long an ALJ hearing takes.
Missouri Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Missouri requires 10 years of continuous, hostile, open, exclusive, and actual possession to claim adverse possession under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.010. Learn the elements, removal process, and FAQ.
Missouri Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Missouri statute of limitations: deadlines for personal injury (5 yrs), contracts (5-10 yrs), medical malpractice (2 yrs), and criminal charges by offense type.
Missouri Sunshine Law: Three Business Days, Fees, and Police Video Rules
Missouri's Sunshine Law explained: the third business day deadline, the ten cent per page cap, the public-interest fee waiver, and police body camera video.
Missouri Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Missouri surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
Missouri Theft (Stealing) Laws: Felony Threshold and Penalties (2026)
In Missouri, stealing $750 or more is a class D felony. See the value tiers, felonies at any value, repeat-offense rules, shoplifting and organized retail theft.
Missouri Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 417.450-417.467): 5-year filing deadline (longer than UTSA baseline), damages, remedies, and the federal DTSA overlay.
Missouri Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
Missouri holds over $1.5 billion in unclaimed money across millions of accounts. Learn how to search ShowMeMoney.com for free and file a claim.
Missouri Unemployment Benefits 2026: $320 Max, Eligibility, Filing
Missouri unemployment pays $35 to $320 a week for up to 20 weeks. See who is eligible, how benefits are figured, how to file in UInteract, and how to appeal.
Missouri Video Recording Laws: Public Spaces, Private Property, and Consent Rules
Missouri video recording laws permit filming in public spaces with no special restrictions. Learn the rules for private property, hidden cameras, and when audio consent applies.
Missouri Voyeurism Laws: Hidden Cameras, Penalties, and Privacy Protections
Missouri voyeurism laws criminalize hidden cameras and secret recording where someone expects privacy. Learn about Mo. Rev. Stat. 565.252, 565.253, penalties, and your rights.
Missouri Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
Learn how to check if you have an active warrant in Missouri using the free Case.net court search, spot fake copycat sites, and know what to do next.
Missouri Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about Missouri's whistleblower protections: who qualifies, how to report violations, retaliation protections, and available remedies.
Missouri Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Electronic Wills (2026)
A Missouri will needs two witnesses who sign in the testator's presence. Since August 28, 2025, an electronic will's witnesses may sign by live audio-video.
Missouri Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
Missouri window tint law requires 35% VLT on front side windows. Back and rear windows have no limit. Learn the rules, penalties, and medical exemptions.
Missouri Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
Missouri windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
Missouri Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
Missouri workers' comp requires 5+ employees (1+ construction). Learn deadlines, the 66 2/3% wage rate, employer-directed care, and your rights under RSMo Ch. 287.