Mo. Rev. Stat. § 545.820
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
If any person about to be arraigned upon an indictment for a felony be without counsel to conduct his defense, and be unable to employ any, it shall be the duty of the court to assign him counsel, at his request, not exceeding two, who shall have free access to the prisoner at all reasonable hours.
§ 545.820, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 4003