2023 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII – Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 574 – Offenses Against Public Order
Missouri Chapter 574: Offenses Against Public Order
Chapter 574 of the Missouri Revised Statutes addresses crimes that disrupt public peace, safety, and government authority. These offenses range from disturbing the peace and unlawful assembly to terrorism-related conduct and money laundering. Some of these charges are misdemeanors, while others carry severe felony penalties, especially when threats or damage to institutions or infrastructure are involved.
What Chapter 574 Covers
- Public peace disturbances and unlawful assemblies
- Acts of terrorism or threats against the public
- Vandalism, causing catastrophe, and civil disorder
- Alcohol-related conduct and institutional interference
Use the links below to learn how Missouri defines each offense, the elements prosecutors must prove, and what punishments you could face if convicted.
Chapter 574 Statutes Explained
- § 574.010 – Peace Disturbance
- § 574.020 – Private Peace Disturbance
- § 574.035 – Disrupting a House of Worship
- § 574.040 – Unlawful Assembly
- § 574.050 – Rioting
- § 574.060 – Refusal to Disperse
- § 574.070 – Promoting Civil Disorder
- § 574.075 – Drunkenness or Drinking in Certain Places
- § 574.080 – Causing Catastrophe
- § 574.085 – Institutional Vandalism
- § 574.105 – Money Laundering
- § 574.115 – Making a Terrorist Threat (First Degree)
- § 574.120 – Making a Terrorist Threat (Second Degree)
- § 574.125 – Making a Terrorist Threat (Third Degree)
- § 574.130 – Agroterrorism
Charged With a Public Order Offense in Missouri?
Even a seemingly minor charge under Chapter 574 can follow you for years—especially when the charge involves group gatherings, political protests, or security concerns. If you’re facing any allegation involving public order or terrorism statutes, contact Combs Waterkotte online or call (314) 900-HELP right away to protect your record and your future.
