Missouri Revised Statutes

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 57.240 (2026)

Employment of other persons

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57.240. Employment of other persons. — The sheriff, in counties of the second class, may employ, in addition to the deputies authorized, such other employees, with the approval of the county commission, as may be necessary to the efficient operation of his office and the performance of the duties imposed upon him by law. The salary of any person, so employed, shall be fixed by the sheriff, with the approval of the county commission.

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(L. 1945 p. 1569 § 11)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1989–1989 · leading case: State v. Helm, 773 S.W.2d 139 (Mo. Ct. App. 1989).

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State v. Helm, 773 S.W.2d 139 (Mo. Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 4× “220, read together with Section 57.240, establishes that a deputy sheriff is an employee of the sheriff.”

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