58.400 Sheriff unable to execute duties, warrant may be directed to householder.

58.400. Sheriff unable to execute duties, warrant may be directed to householder. — If the sheriff is unable to execute the duties required by this chapter, the officer taking the inquest may direct his warrant to any householder of the county, who shall perform the duties of sheriff, be subject to the same penalties, and entitled to the same fees. (RSMo 1939 § 13244, A.L. 1945 p. 990) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11625; 1919 § 5933; 1909 § 2938