Mo. Rev. Stat. § 57.270 : COUNTY, TOWNSHIP AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION GOVERNMENT — Sheriffs —GENERAL PROVISIONS — Powers of deputies TEXT PDF Every deputy sheriff shall possess all the powers and may perform any of the duties prescribed by law to be performed by the sheriff. § 57.270, RSMo RSMo 1939 § 13134 Prior revisions: 1929 § 11514; 1919 § 11638; 1909 § 11209