2009 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 455 Abuse--Adults and Children--Shelters and Protective Orders
455.035. Protection orders--ex parte.
Protection orders--ex parte.
455.035. 1. Upon the filing of a verified petition pursuant to sections 455.010 to 455.085 and for good cause shown in the petition, the court may immediately issue an ex parte order of protection. An immediate and present danger of abuse to the petitioner shall constitute good cause for purposes of this section. An ex parte order of protection entered by the court shall take effect when entered and shall remain in effect until there is valid service of process and a hearing is held on the motion.
2. Failure to serve an ex parte order of protection on the respondent shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such order.
(L. 1980 S.B. 524 ยง 6, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1619, A.L. 1999 S.B. 1, et al.)
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