If someone files a court case in Missouri to get a guardian appointed or a protective order, but Missouri was not where the person lives, then extra notice about the case must be sent. That notice goes to all the people who would normally be told about the case in the person's home state. The notice is sent the same way Missouri normally sends notices.
475.528. Notice of . — If a for the appointment of a or of a is brought in this state and this state was not the 's on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this state, notice of the petition shall be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice shall be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this state.
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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
Proceedings in more than one state
RSMo 475.529
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
RSMo 475.527
Appropriate forum
RSMo 475.526
Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state
RSMo 475.531
Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
RSMo 475.525
Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state
RSMo 475.532
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