532.140 Service of writ.

532.140. Service of writ. — The writ may be served by delivering the same to the officer or person to whom it is directed, or by being left at the jail or other place in which the prisoner may be confined, with any under officer, jailer or other person having charge of the prisoner for the time being. (RSMo 1939 § 1600) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1436; 1919 § 1886; 1909 § 2451