Mo. Rev. Stat. § 221.140
In case of any prisoner confined in any jail in this state on a charge of felony being in want of needful and necessary clothing, it shall be the duty of the jailer to procure the same, and to present his account therefor to the court having criminal jurisdiction for the county; and on said court being satisfied of the correctness of such account, shall certify the same for payment, as other costs in criminal cases, to the state auditor.
(RSMo 1939 § 9222)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 8553; 1919 § 12578; 1909 § 1600