When someone files for a protective order under Missouri's adult abuse law, they do not have to pay any fees, court costs, or put up any money (bond) to get the case started.
455.027. No fee, court cost, or shall be required. — No filing fees, , or bond shall be assessed to the in an sections 455.010 to 455.090.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1989 S.B. 420, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1814, A.L. 2003 H.B. 613, A.L. 2011 S.B. 320)
Related Missouri laws
Duties of circuit clerks
RSMo 455.025
Filings
RSMo 455.030
Protection order, restraining respondent from abuse if petitioner is permanently or temporarily in state
RSMo 455.032
Relief may be sought
RSMo 455.020
Protection orders
RSMo 455.035
Ex parte orders, notification
RSMo 455.038
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