☰ Revisor of Missouri

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 211

< > Effective - 28 Aug 1985    bottom

  211.443.  Construction of sections 211.442 to 211.487. — The provisions of sections 211.442 to 211.487 shall be construed so as to promote the best interests and welfare of the child as determined by the juvenile court in consideration of the following:

  (1)  The recognition and protection of the constitutional rights of all parties in the proceedings;

  (2)  The recognition and protection of the birth family relationship when possible and appropriate; and

  (3)  The entitlement of every child to a permanent and stable home.

­­--------

(L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al. § 211.440)


---- end of effective  28 Aug 1985 ----

use this link to bookmark section  211.443


Click here for the Reorganization Act of 1974 - or - Concurrent Resolutions Having Force & Effect of Law
In accordance with Section 3.090, the language of statutory sections enacted during a legislative session are updated and available on this website on the effective date of such enacted statutory section. Revisor Home    

Other Information
 Recent Sections Editorials May Be Cited As Tables & Forms Multiple Enact
Repeal & Transfer Definitions End Report

Site changes Pictures Contact

Other Links
Legislative Research Oversight MOLIS
Library MO WebMasters
Senate
Missouri Senate
State of Missouri
MO.gov
House
Missouri House