Mo. Rev. Stat. § 479.354
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
For any notice to appear, citation, or summons on a minor traffic violation, the date and time the defendant is to appear in court shall be given when such notice to appear, citation, or summons is first provided to the defendant. If said notice is not properly given, the court shall reissue the notice, citation, or summons to the defendant and shall specifically set forth the date and time for the defendant to appear.
§ 479.354, RSMo