2009 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 455 Abuse--Adults and Children--Shelters and Protective Orders
455.200. Definitions.
Definitions.
455.200. As used in sections 455.200 to 455.230, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean:
(1) "Designated authority", the board, commission, agency, or other body designated under the provisions of section 455.210 as the authority to administer the allocation and distribution of funds to shelters;
(2) "Domestic violence", attempting to cause or causing bodily injury to a family or household member, or placing a family or household member by threat of force in fear of imminent physical harm;
(3) "Family or household member", a spouse, a former spouse, person living with another person whether or not as spouses, parent, or other adult person related by consanguinity or affinity, who is residing or has resided with the person committing the domestic violence and dependents of such persons;
(4) "Shelter for victims of domestic violence" or "shelter", a facility established for the purpose of providing temporary residential service or facilities to family or household members who are victims of domestic violence.
(L. 1982 H.B. 1069 ยง 2)
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