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Rule 112.01 – Informal Adjustment

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Missouri

a. Informal adjustment shall include the giving of guidance and advice to a juvenile and the parents, guardian or custodian of the juvenile by the juvenile officer and other persons, as appropriate.
b. Informal adjustment may include, with the consent of the juvenile and of the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian, supervision by the juvenile officer and temporary placement of the juvenile with persons other than the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian, as provided by law.
c. Referrals may be made by the juvenile officer to public and private agencies that may provide beneficial guidance or services to the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian.

Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 112.01

Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.

Comment

The purpose of this Rule 112.01 is to ensure that the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian understand that the informal adjustment process is merely an offer by the juvenile officer of guidance and advice to the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian and does not constitute “official” action by the court that commands participation and compliance.

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Cross-reference: Sections 453.110, 211.081, RSMo.