Mo. Rev. Stat. ยง 40.305
40.305 Cruelty or maltreatment of persons subject to his orders โ court-martial.
40.305. Cruelty or maltreatment of persons subject to his orders โ court-martial. โ Any person subject to sections 40.005 to 40.490 who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to his orders shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 ยง 94)