Mo. Rev. Stat. § 650.300: Definitions.

As used in sections 650.300 to 650.310, the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Catastrophic crime" , a violation of section 574.080*;

(2) "Office" , the office for victims of crime;

(3) "Private agency" , a private agency as defined in section 595.010;

(4) "Public agency" , a public agency as defined in section 595.010;

(5) "Victim of crime" , a person afforded rights as a victim or entitled to compensation or services as a victim pursuant to chapter 595.