Missouri Revised Statutes

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 455.500 (2026)

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  455.500.  Citation of law. — Sections 455.500 to 455.538 shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Protection Orders Act".

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(L. 1987 H.B. 598 § 1)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1989–2024 · leading case: S.N.L. v. A.B., 550 S.W.3d 514 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017).
S.N.L. v. A.B., 550 S.W.3d 514 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 9× “Factual and Procedural Background Appellant brought this action under the Child Protective Orders Act (CPOA), Sections 455.500 through 455.538. 1 She alleged in her petition generally that her son, a child of eight years of age (Child), has been stalked, followed, and…”
In the Interest of G.F., 276 S.W.3d 327 (Mo. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 6× “1 Factual and Procedural Background The petitioner filed a petition, pursuant to Sections 455.500 to 455.538, the Child Protection Orders Act, seeking a full order of child protection safeguarding her five minor children from their father.”
In Re Gf, 276 S.W.3d 327 (Mo. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 6× “[1] Factual and Procedural Background The petitioner filed a petition, pursuant to Sections 455.500 to 455.538, the Child Protection Orders Act, seeking a full order of child protection safeguarding her five minor children from their father.”
Zuehlke v. Zuehlke, 983 S.W.2d 573 (Mo. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 5× “” Sections 455.500 to 455.538 RSMo 1994 and RSMo Cum.”
In Interest of LW, 882 S.W.2d 290 (Mo. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “1992, and from an order of protection granted to his daughter and two step-daughters, section 455.500, et seq., RSMo Supp.1992.”
Hannah v. McCubbin, 21 S.W.3d 125 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). “The petition was filed pursuant to the Child Protection Orders Act, § 455.500 - 455.538, RSMo 1994, and alleged that Mr.”
Glenn v. Moyer, 902 S.W.2d 355 (Mo. Ct. App. 1995). “This appeal involves the procedures of the Family Court pursuant to Chapter 487 and Child Protection Orders pursuant to §§ 455.500 et seq. 1 Pro se Appellant, Leon Moyer, appeals from a Full Order of Child Protection entered by a commissioner of the family court.”
J.K.T. v. Ringer, 26 S.W.3d 830 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). “This case concerns the applicability of §§ 455.500^455.538, 1 known as the “Child Protection Orders Act” (the “Act”).”
Brockert v. Syler, 95 S.W.3d 187 (Mo. Ct. App. 2003). “The order of protection, issued pursuant to *189 the Child Protection Orders Act (§§ 455.500 to 455.538), prohibits Mr. Syler, the biological grandfather of E.”
Juv. Officer v. Warner, 155 S.W.3d 855 (Mo. Ct. App. 2005). “Stacy Warner (Mother) appeals from a judgment/full order of child protection entered by trial court pursuant to the, Child Protection Orders Act, sections 455.500 to 455.538. 1 She claims that the trial court erred in granting the order because (1) the order was issued for a…”
Chavez v. Walters, 78 S.W.3d 234 (Mo. Ct. App. 2002). “The relevant provision of the Act provides, in pertinent part: An order- of protection for a child who has been subject to abuse by a present or former adult household member or person stalking the child may be sought under sections 455.500 to 455.538 by the filing of a verified…”
Toll v. Toll, 882 S.W.2d 290 (Mo. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “1992, and from an order of protection granted to his daughter and two step-daughters, section 455.500, et seq., RSMo Supp.1992.”
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