Missouri Revised Statutes
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.183 (2026)
Officers may authorize medical treatment for patient
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630.183. Officers may authorize medical treatment for patient. — Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the head of a mental health or developmental disability facility may authorize the medical and surgical treatment of a patient or resident under the following circumstances:
(1) Upon consent of a patient or resident who is competent;
(2) Upon consent of a parent or legal guardian of a patient or resident who is a minor or legally incapacitated;
(3) Pursuant to the provisions of chapter 431;
(4) Pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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(L. 1980 H.B. 1724, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 2011 H.B. 555 merged with H.B. 648)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1997–1999 · leading case: Missouri Dep't of Mental Health v. Juv. Officer, 995 S.W.2d 21 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999).
Missouri Dep't of Mental Health v. Juv. Officer, 995 S.W.2d 21 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999). “§ 630.183. Similarly, a child’s guardian must consent to “any hazardous treatment or surgical procedure”.”
In re Cad, 995 S.W.2d 21 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999). “§ 630.183. Similarly, a child's guardian must consent to "any hazardous treatment or surgical procedure".”
Reginald Morgan v. John Rabun, 128 F.3d 694 (8th Cir. 1997). “Mo.Rev.Stat. § 630.183 (1986) (emphasis added).”
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