Mo. Rev. Stat. § 506.120
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Upon the filing of the petition, the clerk shall forthwith issue the required summons or other process, and except as otherwise provided herein deliver it for service to the sheriff or to a person specially appointed to serve it. Upon request of the plaintiff, separate or additional summons shall issue against any defendants, including alias and pluries summons.
§ 506.120, RSMo