SB1726

Modifies provisions for orders of protection in Missouri, including definitions and procedures.

This bill modifies provisions for orders of protection in Missouri. It repeals and replaces sections 455.010, 455.035, and 455.513 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "abuse," "assault," "battery," "coercion," "harassment," "unlawful imprisonment," "adult," "child," "court," "domestic violence," "pet," "petitioner," "respondent," "ex parte order of protection," "full order of protection," "order of protection," and "pending." It outlines procedures for issuing ex parte orders of protection, appointing guardians ad litem, and transferring.