Mo. Rev. Stat. § 58.030: Qualifications — declaration candidacy, requirements.

1. No person shall be elected or appointed to the office of coroner unless such person:

(1) Is a citizen of the United States;

(2) Is over twenty-one years of age;

(3) Has resided within the state for the whole year immediately preceding such person's election or appointment; and

(4) Has resided within the county for the six months immediately preceding such person's election or appointment.

2. No person shall file a declaration of candidacy for the office of coroner unless, at the time such person files such declaration of candidacy, such person provides evidence of completion of a certification to do death investigations from:

(1) An independent, nationally recognized and accredited credentialing organization;

(2) An entity that provides the training as described in this chapter; or

(3) Attendance at an annual training as described in this chapter.