Missouri § 544.456 Sam Pratt's Law — prohibition on providing child care services for compensation pending final disposition, when.

Missouri Statutes

§ 544.456 — Sam Pratt's Law — prohibition on providing child care services for compensation pending final disposition, when.

Missouri § 544.456

Title XXXVIICRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 544Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.456 (2026).

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1.This section shall be known and may be cited as "Sam Pratt's Law".

2.In any case involving abuse, neglect, or death of a child, any court with competent jurisdiction may impose as a condition of release of a defendant under section 544.455 that such defendant be prohibited from providing child care services for compensation pending final disposition of the case. The court shall notify the department of health and senior services and the department of social services when it makes such a determination, as well as the final disposition of the case.

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1. This section shall be known and may be cited as "Sam Pratt's Law".

2. In any case involving abuse, neglect, or death of a child, any court with competent jurisdiction may impose as a condition of release of a defendant under section 544.455 that such defendant be prohibited from providing child care services for compensation pending final disposition of the case. The court shall notify the department of health and senior services and the department of social services when it makes such a determination, as well as the final disposition of the case.