Mo. Rev. Stat. § 57.270
57.270 Powers of deputies.
57.270. Powers of deputies. — Every deputy sheriff shall possess all the powers and may perform any of the duties prescribed by law to be performed by the sheriff.
(RSMo 1939 § 13134) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11514; 1919 § 11638; 1909 § 11209