Mo. Rev. Stat. § 545.260
545.260 Lost affidavit, how replaced.
545.260. Lost affidavit, how replaced. — If the affidavit or information shall be lost or destroyed, the prosecuting attorney may file another, and the case shall proceed without any delay from that cause.
(RSMo 1939 § 3897) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3507; 1919 § 3852; 1909 § 5060