Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVI. Statutory Actions and Torts § 537.050. Civil action not merged in criminal prosecution

In no case shall the right of action of any party injured by the commission of any felony or misdemeanor be deemed or adjudged to be merged in such felony or misdemeanor; but he may recover the amount of damages sustained thereby in an action to be brought before any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.