A Missouri court can ask courts in other states to help gather information or evidence for a case. A Missouri court can also force someone under its authority to follow a discovery order that came from a court in another state.
454.1599. with . — A of this state may:
(1) request a tribunal outside this state to assist in obtaining discovery; and
(2) upon request, a person over which it has to respond to a discovery issued by a tribunal outside this state.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
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RSMo 454.1596
Receipt and disbursement of payments
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RSMo 454.1593
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RSMo 454.1605
Nonparentage as defense
RSMo 454.1590
Proceeding to determine parentage
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