Mo. Rev. Stat. § 532.710
The several provisions contained in this chapter shall be construed to apply, so far as may be applicable, and except where otherwise provided, to every writ of habeas corpus authorized to be issued by any statute of this state.
(RSMo 1939 § 1656)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1492; 1919 § 1942; 1909 § 2507