Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.095
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
When it becomes necessary for the department to take or appropriate any lands of persons or corporations for the use of a correctional center, and the owners of the property cannot agree with the department upon the proper compensation to be paid, or in case the owner is incapable of contracting, unknown, or a nonresident of the state, then such property may be taken by and through and upon the application of the department in the same manner that is provided for in chapter 523.
§ 217.095, RSMo