Missouri § 455.200 Definitions.

Missouri Statutes

§ 455.200 — Definitions.

Missouri § 455.200

Title XXXDOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 455Abuse — Adults and Children — Shelters and Protective Orders

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Bluebook

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 455.200 (2026).

Text

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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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.