Missouri Code § 40.175

Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited.
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Punishment by flogging, or by branding, or marking or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to sections 40.005 to 40.490 . The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

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