Changes provisions relating to orders of protection

Summary

The bill rewrites Missouri’s order‑of‑protection statutes by adding detailed definitions of abuse, including pet abuse, and clarifying who qualifies as an adult or child. It sets rules for ex parte (emergency) orders, how they are served, and requires cases involving minors to be moved to juvenile court with a guardian ad litem. These changes aim to broaden protection for victims and streamline court processes.

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