2015 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS (556-600)
Chapter 565 Offenses Against the Person
Section 565.149 Until December 31, 2016--Definitions.
565.149. As used in sections 565.149 to 565.169, the following words and phrases mean:
(1) "Child", a person under seventeen years of age;
(2) "Legal custody", the right to the care, custody and control of a child;
(3) "Parent", either a biological parent or a parent by adoption;
(4) "Person having a right of custody", a parent or legal guardian of the child.
(L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al. § 1)
*This section was repealed by S.B. 491, 2014, effective 1-01-17. Due to the delayed repeal date, the version of this section in effect until 12-31-16 is printed here.
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