Effective – 28 Aug 1985 211.442. Definitions. — As used in sections 211.442 to 211.487, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) “Child”, an individual under eighteen years of age; (2) “Minor”, any person who has not attained the age of eighteen years; (3) “Parent”, a biological parent or parents of […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 211.443. Construction of sections 211.442 to 211.487. — The provisions of sections 211.442 to 211.487 shall be construed so as to promote the best interests and welfare of the child as determined by the juvenile court in consideration of the following: (1) The recognition and protection of the constitutional rights […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories 211.444. Termination of parental rights, when. — The juvenile court may, upon petition of the juvenile officer or a child-placing agency licensed under sections 210.481 to 210.536 in conjunction with a placement with such agency under subsection 6 of section 453.010 or a private attorney filing a petition […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2021, 7 histories 211.447. Juvenile officer preliminary inquiry, when — petition to terminate parental rights filed, when — juvenile court may terminate parental rights, when — investigation to be made — grounds for termination. — 1. Any information that could justify the filing of a petition to terminate parental rights may […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 211.452. Petition for termination, when filed — contents — joinder of cases of more than one child. — 1. The petition for termination of parental rights shall be filed in the juvenile court which has prior jurisdiction over the child or, if no such prior jurisdiction exists, then the petition […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 211.453. Service of summons, how made — when required — waiver of summons. — 1. Service of summons shall be made as in other civil cases in the manner prescribed in section 506.150. However, if service cannot be made as prescribed in section 506.150 and it is not waived, then […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2014, 2 histories 211.455. Procedure after filing of petition — determination of service — extension of time for service, when — investigation. — 1. Within thirty days after the filing of the petition, the juvenile officer shall meet with the court in order to determine that all parties have been served […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 211.459. Dispositional hearing, when held — procedure — immunity for certain persons — privileged communication not to constitute grounds for excluding evidence. — 1. Within thirty days after the juvenile officer and the court have met pursuant to section 211.455, the court shall hold the dispositional hearing where the juvenile […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 211.462. Appointment of guardian ad litem, when — rights of parent or guardian — county to pay court costs, exceptions. — 1. In all actions to terminate parental rights, if not previously appointed pursuant to section 210.160, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed for the child as soon as […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1998 211.464. Foster parent and others may present evidence, when — notice and opportunity to testify. — 1. Where a child has been placed with a foster parent, with relatives or with other persons who are able and willing to permanently integrate the child into the family by adoption, the court […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2014 211.477. Order of termination, when issued — transfer of legal custody, to whom — alternatives to termination — power of court — granting or denial of petition deemed final judgment. — 1. If, after the dispositional hearing, the court finds that one or more of the grounds set out in […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 211.487. Application of sections 211.442 to 211.487 — what law to govern. — 1. Sections 211.442 to 211.487 apply to all proceedings commenced on or after September 28, 1985. 2. In any action for termination of parental rights pending prior to September 28, 1985, the law in effect at the […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1993, 2 histories 211.490. Child placed in residential group facility, eligibility for medical assistance benefits, continuance. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any child who is placed in a not-for-profit residential group facility for children by the juvenile court shall be eligible for medical assistance benefits pursuant […]
