Missouri Chapter 567: Prostitution and Sexual Exploitation
Chapter 567 of the Missouri Revised Statutes deals with crimes related to prostitution and the promotion of sexual services. This includes charges against individuals involved in selling or buying sex, running or profiting from prostitution, and facilitating travel for these purposes. These offenses can range from misdemeanors to serious felonies—especially in cases involving repeat offenses or organized operations.
What Chapter 567 Covers
- Prostitution and solicitation (patronizing)
- Promoting prostitution (pimps, facilitators, online ads)
- Travel related to commercial sexual activity
- Repeat or persistent prostitution offenses
- Prostitution-related public nuisance laws
Click any link below for a plain-English breakdown of each law, including what the statute prohibits, potential penalties, and how these charges are commonly used in Missouri.
Chapter 567 Statutes Explained
- § 567.020 – Prostitution
- § 567.030 – Patronizing Prostitution
- § 567.050 – Promoting Prostitution (First Degree)
- § 567.060 – Promoting Prostitution (Second Degree)
- § 567.070 – Promoting Prostitution (Third Degree)
- § 567.080 – Prostitution Houses as Public Nuisance
- § 567.085 – Promoting Travel for Prostitution
- § 567.089 – Offering Travel for Prostitution
- § 567.110 – Persistent Prostitution Offender
Facing Prostitution-Related Charges?
Prostitution and related offenses are often charged alongside other crimes or used in undercover operations. Whether you’re accused of solicitation, running an illegal business, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Combs Waterkotte can help. Contact us online or call (314) 900-HELP for a confidential, judgment-free consultation with a Missouri criminal defense attorney who will fight for your rights in court.
567.010. Chapter definitions.
Key terms used in Missouri prostitution laws, explained simply
This law defines words used in Missouri’s prostitution-related statutes. Here’s what they mean in plain language:
1. Deviate sexual intercourse: Any kind of oral or anal sex, or putting fingers or objects into someone’s genitals or anus—either for sexual pleasure or to hurt or scare them.
2. Persistent prostitution offender: A person who has been found guilty of prostitution or related crimes two or more times.
3. Prostitution-related offense: Crimes like prostitution, paying someone for sex, or helping run prostitution (like promoting or profiting from it).
4. Sexual conduct: This includes regular sex, oral or anal sex, or touching private parts in a sexual way.
5. Sexual contact: Touching someone’s private parts (genitals, breasts, or butt) to get sexual pleasure or to scare or harm them. This can be done directly or through clothing.
6. Sexual intercourse: When a penis goes into the vagina, even just a little bit.
7. Something of value: Anything that’s worth money—cash, gifts, favors, or items you can trade or sell.
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