Section 568.060 – Abuse or neglect of a child, penalty.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 3 histories 568.060. Abuse or neglect of a child, penalty. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Abuse”, the infliction of physical, sexual, or mental injury against a child by any person eighteen years of age or older. For purposes of this section, abuse […]

Section 568.065 – Genital mutilation of a female child, penalty — affirmative defenses.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 568.065. Genital mutilation of a female child, penalty — affirmative defenses. — 1. A person commits the offense of genital mutilation if he or she: (1) Excises or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, vulva or clitoris of a female child less than […]