2019 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXX - Domestic Relations
Chapter 455 - Abuse — Adults and Children — Shelters and Protective Orders
Section 455.200 Definitions.

Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 455.200 (2019)

Effective 28 Aug 2011

455.200. Definitions. — 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 488.445 as the authority to administer the allocation and distribution of funds to shelters;

(2) "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.

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(L. 1982 H.B. 1069 § 2, A.L. 2011 S.B. 320)

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