Mo. Rev. Stat. § 484.210
The court in which such charges shall be exhibited shall fix a day for the hearing, allowing a reasonable time, and the clerk shall issue a citation accordingly, with a copy of the charges annexed, which may be served upon the accused wherever found.
(RSMo 1939 § 13330)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11709; 1919 § 683; 1909 § 953