Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.537
Hearing on necessity for recount, when.
115.537. Hearing on necessity for recount, when. — Not later than five days after the petition is filed, a preliminary hearing shall be held to determine whether there shall be a recount and not to determine what the recount would show. The court shall hear all evidence by the contestant and contestee bearing on the alleged irregularities.
(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.025) Effective 1-01-78