MO SB189

Establishes that summons must be served at least four days before the court date, with the court date scheduled no more than twenty-one business days from when the summons is issued unless plaintiff consents to a later date

Allows plaintiffs to request service by posting summons and complaint on the dwelling and mailing copies to the defendant's last known address at least ten days before court date, with proceedings proceeding as if personal service occurred (except no money judgment granted in default cases)

Permits an alias summons and service by posting and mailing if original service fails, or allows plaintiff's agent (at least eighteen years old) to serve by posting and mailing

Requires clerk to mail notice to defendant informing them of judgment and providing ten days to file a motion to set aside the judgment or application for trial de novo before eviction occurs

Makes it a class B misdemeanor for a defendant to willfully refuse to vacate and surrender possession of the premises to the plaintiff more than ten days after a judgment is rendered and not set aside or appealed