441.820. Protection orders for witnesses in certain eviction proceedings.

Protection orders for witnesses in certain eviction proceedings.

441.820. The court may issue orders to protect persons that may becalled as witnesses in a civil action brought pursuant to sections 441.710to 441.880. An order may issue upon a showing that the witness has beenthreatened, intimidated or otherwise has reason to fear for their safety ifthey are called as a witness in the cause of action. Protective ordersissued pursuant to sections 441.710 to 441.880 may include, but are notlimited to, the nondisclosure of names, addresses or the in cameraexamination of witnesses.

(L. 1997 H.B. 361)