Mo. Rev. Stat. § 57.040
57.040 Failure to give bond, effect.
57.040. Failure to give bond, effect. — If any sheriff fail to give such bond within the time prescribed, the office shall be deemed vacant.
(RSMo 1939 § 13128) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11508; 1919 § 11632; 1909 § 11203