Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.350
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The associate circuit judge shall strictly inform the prisoner of the charge made against him, and read to him the complaint, if requested to do so, and he shall allow the prisoner reasonable time to advise with his counsel, and, for that purpose, to send for counsel, if he require it.
§ 544.350, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 3867