This law is about what happens when someone owes child or family support and is charged with a crime for not paying it. Missouri's governor can ask another state to send that person back to Missouri to face charges. The governor can also send someone from Missouri to another state that is asking for them. This can happen even if the person was never in the state where the crime was charged.
454.1719. Grounds for . — (a) For purposes of this Article, sections 454.1719 to 454.1722, "governor" includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the of a state covered under sections 454.1500 to 454.1728.
(b) The governor of this state may:
(1) that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an ; or
(2) on the demand of the governor of another state, surrender an individual found in this state who is charged criminally in the other state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.
(c) A for of individuals not inconsistent with sections 454.1500 to 454.1728 applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and has not fled therefrom.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
Related Missouri laws
Record in original language
RSMo 454.1716
Conditions of rendition
RSMo 454.1722
Personal information
RSMo 454.1713
Uniformity of application and construction
RSMo 454.1725
Severability
RSMo 454.1727
Modification of convention child support order
RSMo 454.1710
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