Mo. Rev. Stat. ยง 217.395
217.395 Escapee's apprehension โ reward may be offered, limitations.
217.395. Escapee's apprehension โ reward may be offered, limitations. โ Whenever an offender escapes, the division director shall take all proper measures for the apprehension of the offender and may pay a reward for his apprehension and delivery. The reward shall not exceed five hundred dollars and shall not apply to law enforcement officers or employees of the department.
(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 ยง 76, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)