Missouri Revised Statutes

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.700 (2026)

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*210.700. Definitions — As used in sections 210.700 to 210.760, the following words and terms shall have the meanings indicated:

(1) "Child" shall mean a person under the age of eighteen years whose custody has been committed to an authorized agency by an order of a judge, or by a surrender agreement, or who has been committed temporarily to the care of an authorized agency by a parent, guardian or relative within the second degree of consanguinity.

(2) "Foster care" shall mean care provided a child in a foster home, a group home, agency, child care institution, or any combination thereof.

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(L. 1982 H.B. 1171, et al.)

*This section was amended by S.B. 84, 2007. Due to the contingent effective date contained in section 210.650, both versions of this section are printed.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1983–1985 · leading case: In the Interest of D.L.D., 701 S.W.2d 152 (Mo. Ct. App. 1985).

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In the Interest of D.L.D., 701 S.W.2d 152 (Mo. Ct. App. 1985). “The law on children in foster care is found in §§ 210.700 through 210.760, which generally require dispositional hearings on the status of the child to determine whether the child should be continued in foster care or returned to his parents or whether a petition should be filed…”

Biermann v. Biermann, 657 S.W.2d 65 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983). “442 “Minor,” any person who has not attained the age of 18 years; § 404.”

— Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.700(1) — 1 case

Biermann v. Biermann, 657 S.W.2d 65 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983). “442 “Minor,” any person who has not attained the age of 18 years; § 404.”

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