Laws from the 2010sView official source
In plain English
In Missouri, this law is the only way a court can get the authority to appoint a guardian or make a protective order for an adult. No other legal path exists for that.
Word-for-word law
475.522. basis. — This article provides the exclusive for a court of this state to appoint a or a for an adult.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2011 H.B. 111 merged with S.B. 59 merged with S.B. 213)
Related Missouri laws
Definitions
RSMo 475.521
Jurisdiction
RSMo 475.523
Special jurisdiction
RSMo 475.524
Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
RSMo 475.525
Appropriate forum
RSMo 475.526
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
RSMo 475.527
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