Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Certain parties have standing to initiate expedited eviction proceedings.
441.710. Certain parties have standing to initiate expedited eviction proceedings. — Any of the following parties shall have standing to bring a civil action pursuant to sections 441.710 to 441.880 :
(1) A landlord; or
(2) A prosecuting attorney of the jurisdiction in which the leased property is located.
(L. 1997 H.B. 361)