Missouri Statutes
§ 211.443 — Construction of sections 211.442 to 211.487.
Missouri § 211.443
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Bluebook
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 211.443 (2026).
Text
The provisions of sections 211.442 to 211.487 shall be construed so as to promote the best interests and welfare of the child as determined by the juvenile court in consideration of the following:
(1)The recognition and protection of the constitutional rights of all parties in the proceedings;
(2)The recognition and protection of the birth family relationship when possible and appropriate; and
(3)The entitlement of every child to a permanent and stable home.
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Legislative History
(L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al. § 211.440)
Nearby Sections
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§ 211.011
Purpose of law — how construed.§ 211.021
Definitions.§ 211.025
Judge may direct any case be heard by commissioner (counties of the first class and St. Louis City).§ 211.027
Findings of commissioner, how submitted — notice of right to file motion for rehearing, how given.§ 211.029
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Bluebook (online)
Missouri § 211.443, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/mo/211/211.443.