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Rule 114.03 – Waiver of Service by Parent, Guardian or Custodian

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Missouri

a. A juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian may waive service of summons on him or her by executing a written waiver. At the time of execution of the waiver, a copy of the petition shall be given to the person executing the waiver.
b. Appearance at the hearing on the petition by a parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile shall constitute a waiver by the parent, guardian or custodian of service of summons. A copy of the petition shall be given to the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian prior to commencement of the hearing.

Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 114.03

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

Comment

A parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile may waive his or her right to service of summons but may not waive the right of the juvenile to such service.

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