Title XII — PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

211.206. Duties of department of mental health — discharge by department — notice — jurisdiction of court. — 1. For each child committed to the department of mental health by the juvenile court, the director of the department of mental health, or his designee, shall prepare an in…

211.207. Youth services division may request evaluation — procedure after evaluation — transfer of custody. — 1. If a child is committed to the division of youth services and subsequently appears to be mentally disordered, as defined in chapter 630, the division shall refer the c…

211.211. Right to counsel or guardian ad litem — counsel appointed, when — waiver, exceptions for certain proceedings. — 1. A child is entitled to be represented by counsel in all proceedings under subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection 1 of section 211.031 and by a guardian ad lit…

211.221. Religion considered in placing child. — In placing a child in or committing a child to the custody of an individual or of a private agency or institution the court, children's division, or any child-placing agency contracting with the state to provide foster care service…

211.231. Indeterminate commitments, exception — exchange of information by court and institution or agency. — 1. All commitments made by the juvenile court shall be for an indeterminate period of time, unless the child is committed pursuant to subdivision (3) of subsection 3 of s…

211.241. Court orders to parents for support of children, procedure — county to support, when. — 1. When the juvenile court finds a child to be within the purview of applicable provisions of section 211.031 it may in the same or subsequent proceedings, either on its own motion or…

211.251. Modification of court orders. — 1. A decree of the juvenile court made under the provisions of section 211.181 may be modified at any time on the court's own motion. 2. The juvenile officer, the parent, guardian, legal custodian, spouse, relative or next friend of a chil…

211.261. Appeals. — 1. An appeal shall be allowed to the child from any final judgment, order or decree made under the provisions of this chapter and may be taken on the part of the child by its parent, guardian, legal custodian, spouse, relative or next friend. An appeal shall b…

211.271. Court orders not to affect civil rights — not evidence, exception. — 1. No adjudication by the juvenile court upon the status of a child shall be deemed a conviction nor shall the adjudication operate to impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily resulting from conv…

211.281. Costs how adjudged, collected. — The costs of the proceedings in any case in the juvenile court may, in the discretion of the court be adjudged against the parents of the child involved or the informing witness as provided in section 211.081, as the case may be, and coll…

211.291. Juvenile courtroom in counties of first and second class — any judge of circuit may hold court, when. — 1. In counties of the first and second class and in the city of St. Louis a courtroom, to be designated the juvenile courtroom, shall be provided by the county or circ…

211.301. Juvenile court held in chambers or other room in counties of third and fourth class — transfer of judges. — 1. In counties of the third and fourth class hearings may be conducted in the judge's chambers or in such other room or apartment as may be provided or designated …

211.311. Clerk of circuit court to act for juvenile court. — The clerk of the circuit court shall act as the clerk of the juvenile court. ­­-------- (L. 1957 p. 642 § 211.300, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-2-79

211.319. Juvenile court records and proceedings, abuse and neglect cases, procedure. — 1. On or before July 1, 2005, all juvenile court proceedings conducted pursuant to subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 211.031 and for termination of parental rights cases pursuant to se…

211.321. Juvenile court records, confidentiality, exceptions — records of peace officers, exceptions, release of certain information to victim. — 1. Records of juvenile court proceedings as well as all information obtained and social records prepared in the discharge of official …

211.322. Reports on delinquency and prevention by court on request by division of youth services. — The juvenile division of each circuit court shall report statistics and information relating to the nature, extent and causes of and conditions contributing to the delinquency of c…

211.326. State courts administrator — valuation of services, development of standards, processes, guidelines relating to juvenile court — consideration of racial disparity. — 1. The state courts administrator shall: (1) Evaluate existing services by establishing performance stand…

211.327. Data to be provided to state courts administrator — orientation training, continuing education. — The juvenile court shall: (1) Provide to the state courts administrator outcome data for youth receiving formal and informal services on forms developed by the state courts …

211.331. Detention facilities, superintendent, appointment, compensation — acquisition of land (counties of first and second classification). — 1. In each county of the first and second classifications and in the city of St. Louis, it is the duty of the county commission, or, whe…

211.332. Detention facilities not required to be provided by certain second class counties — law applicable for facilities which are maintained in those counties. — Notwithstanding the provisions of section 211.331 or any other provision of law in conflict with the provisions of …

211.341. Detention facilities, how provided — government (third and fourth class counties). — 1. Counties of the third and fourth classes within one judicial circuit, shall, upon the written recommendation of the circuit judge of that judicial circuit, establish a place of juveni…

211.343. Detention facilities, standards and rules for operation. — The Missouri supreme court shall by January 1, 1991, establish rules or standards for the operation of juvenile detention facilities. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 502, et al. § 6)

211.351. Juvenile officers, appointment — costs paid, how — grievance review committee of circuit, appointment, members. — 1. The court or the family court administrator in circuits where a family court administrator has been appointed to act as the appointing authority under sec…

211.355. Missouri state juvenile justice advisory board, members, report. — 1. There is hereby created within the office of state courts administrator the "Missouri State Juvenile Justice Advisory Board", which shall provide consultation and recommendations regarding ongoing best…

211.361. Qualifications of juvenile officer, how determined — effect on persons now in office. — 1. Whenever the need arises for the appointment of a juvenile officer, the court or the family court administrator in circuits where a family court administrator has been appointed to…

211.381. Compensation of juvenile court personnel — expenses — salary adjustments. — 1. In each judicial circuit the following employees of the juvenile court shall annually receive as compensation the following amounts: (1) One juvenile officer, beginning January 1, 1985, twenty…

211.382. Professionals retained by juvenile court, when. — As a provider of programs and services to children and families at the local level, the juvenile court system may recruit and retain qualified professionals to provide vital services to children in local communities and t…

211.393. Definitions — compensation of juvenile officers, apportionment — state to reimburse salaries, when — multicounty circuit provisions — local juvenile court budget, amount maintained, when — exclusion from benefits, when. — 1. For purposes of this section, the following wo…

211.394. Juvenile court personnel compensation not limited by state contribution — increases, procedure — certain constitutional provision not applicable (Hancock Amendment). — 1. The provisions of subsection 5 of section 211.381, to the contrary notwithstanding, the salary deter…

211.401. Duties of juvenile officers — may make arrests — cooperation. — 1. The juvenile officer shall: (1) Make such investigations and furnish the court with such information and assistance as the judge may order; (2) Keep a written record of such investigations and offer such …

211.411. Law enforcement officials to assist and cooperate with juvenile officers. — 1. It is the duty of circuit, prosecuting and city attorneys, and county counselors representing the state or a city in any court, to give the juvenile officer such aid and cooperation as may not…

211.421. Endangering the welfare of a child or interfering with orders of court. — 1. After any child has come under the care or control of the juvenile court as provided in this chapter, any person who thereafter encourages, aids, or causes the child to commit any act or engage …

211.425. Registration of juvenile sex offenders, when — agencies required to register juveniles, when — registration form, contents — registry maintained — confidentiality of registry — penalty for failure to register — termination of requirement, when. — 1. Any person who has be…

211.431. Violation of law, class A misdemeanor. — Any person eighteen years of age or over who willfully violates, neglects or refuses to obey or perform any lawful order of the court, or who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L…

211.435. Juvenile justice preservation fund — surcharge on traffic violations — expenditures from fund, when. — 1. A "Juvenile Justice Preservation Fund" is hereby established in each county's circuit court for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the expansion of juvenile…

211.436. Instruments of restraint prohibited, when — exceptions — procedure to use restraints. — 1. Instruments of restraint, including handcuffs, chains, irons, or straitjackets, shall not be used on a child during a proceeding in a juvenile court and shall be removed prior to t…

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", …

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 pro…

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 …

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 t…

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…

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 the…

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 …

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…

211.462. Appointment of guardian ad litem or child's counsel, when — rights of parent, guardian, or counsel — 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 or c…

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,…

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…

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…

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 s…

211.500. Establishment of regional juvenile detention districts, when. — 1. Any two or more counties within the state may form an agreement to establish a regional juvenile detention district. The district shall have a boundary which includes the areas within each member county, …