Missouri courts must keep all paperwork and records from child custody cases until the child turns 18. If another state's court or law enforcement asks for those records, the Missouri court sends them official copies.
452.835. Preservation of documents. — A court of this state shall preserve the , orders, , records of hearings, evaluations, and other records with respect to a until the child reaches eighteen years of age. Upon request by the court or law official of another state, the court shall forward of these records.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2009 H.B. 481)
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Appearance at hearing
RSMo 452.830
Transfer of transcripts and documents
RSMo 452.840
Request for another court to hold hearing
RSMo 452.825
Priority of jurisdictional question
RSMo 452.845
Testimony of witnesses
RSMo 452.820
Definitions
RSMo 452.850
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