Copy of judgment of conviction to sheriff.

546.600. Whenever a sentence of imprisonment in a countyjail shall be pronounced upon any person convicted of anyoffense, the clerk of the court shall, as soon as may be, makeout and deliver to the sheriff of the county a transcript of theentry of such conviction, and of the sentence thereupon, dulycertified by such clerk, which shall be sufficient authority tosuch sheriff to execute such sentence, and he shall execute thesame accordingly.

(RSMo 1939 § 4105)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3716; 1919 § 4060; 1909 § 5266

CROSS REFERENCE:

Appeal or writ of error not to act as stay of execution, exceptions, RSMo 547.130 to 547.190, 547.330