Section 455.070 – Proceedings independent of others.
Effective – 28 Aug 1980 455.070. Proceedings independent of others. — All proceedings under sections 455.010 to 455.085 are independent of any proceedings for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, separate maintenance and other actions between the parties and are in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies, unless otherwise specifically provided herein. ——– […]
Section 455.073 – Supreme court to develop and adopt uniform forms for petitions and orders of protection, content — forms to be provided to each circuit clerk.
Effective – 28 Aug 2022, 2 histories 455.073. Supreme court to develop and adopt uniform forms for petitions and orders of protection, content — forms to be provided to each circuit clerk. — 1. By July 1, 1996, the supreme court of the state of Missouri shall: (1) Develop and adopt uniform forms for petitions […]
Section 455.075 – Attorney’s fees, cost.
Effective – 28 Aug 2022, 2 histories 455.075. Attorney’s fees, cost. — The court may order a party to pay a reasonable amount to the other party for attorney’s fees incurred prior to the commencement of the proceeding, throughout the proceeding, and after entry of judgment. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including the […]
Section 455.080 – Law enforcement agencies response to alleged incidents of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault — factors indicating need for immediate response — establishment of crisis team — transportation of abused party to medical treatment or shelter.
Effective – 28 Aug 2015, 2 histories 455.080. Law enforcement agencies response to alleged incidents of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault — factors indicating need for immediate response — establishment of crisis team — transportation of abused party to medical treatment or shelter. — 1. Law enforcement agencies may establish procedures to ensure that […]
Section 455.045 – Temporary relief available — ex parte orders.
Effective – 28 Aug 2021, 3 histories 455.045. Temporary relief available — ex parte orders. — Any ex parte order of protection granted pursuant to sections 455.010 to 455.085 shall be to protect the petitioner from domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault and may include: (1) Restraining the respondent from committing or threatening to commit […]
Section 455.010 – Definitions.
Effective – 28 Aug 2021, 5 histories 455.010. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Abuse”, includes but is not limited to the occurrence of any of the following acts, attempts or threats against a person who may be protected pursuant to this […]
Section 455.015 – Venue.
Effective – 28 Aug 2013 455.015. Venue. — The petition shall be filed in the county where the petitioner resides, where the alleged incident of domestic violence occurred, or where the respondent may be served. ——– (L. 1980 S.B. 524 § 1, A.L. 2013 H.B. 215)
Section 455.020 – Relief may be sought — order of protection effective, where.
Effective – 28 Aug 2015, 3 histories 455.020. Relief may be sought — order of protection effective, where. — 1. Any person who has been subject to domestic violence by a present or former family or household member, or who has been the victim of stalking or sexual assault, may seek relief under sections 455.010 […]
Section 455.025 – Duties of circuit clerks — rules, forms, instructions.
Effective – 28 Aug 1989 455.025. Duties of circuit clerks — rules, forms, instructions. — Except as provided under section 455.030, clerks under the supervision of a circuit clerk shall explain to litigants not represented by counsel the procedures for filing all forms and pleadings necessary for the presentation of their petition to the court. […]
Section 455.027 – No filing fee, court cost, or bond shall be required.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 455.027. No filing fee, court cost, or bond shall be required. — No filing fees, court costs, or bond shall be assessed to the petitioner in an action commenced pursuant to sections 455.010 to 455.090. ——– (L. 1989 S.B. 420, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1814, A.L. 2003 H.B. 613, A.L. 2011 […]