217.395. Whenever an offender escapes, the division directorshall take all proper measures for the apprehension of theoffender and may pay a reward for his apprehension and delivery.The reward shall not exceed five hundred dollars and shall notapply to law enforcement officers or employees of the department.
(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 ยง 76, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)