Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.537
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Not later than five days after the petition is filed, a preliminary hearing shall be held to determine whether there shall be a recount and not to determine what the recount would show. The court shall hear all evidence by the contestant and contestee bearing on the alleged irregularities.
§ 115.537, RSMo
Effective 1/1/1978