Missouri § 630.625 Consent required for placement.

Missouri Statutes

§ 630.625 — Consent required for placement.

Missouri § 630.625

Title XLADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS

Ch. 630Department of Mental Health

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Bluebook

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.625 (2026).

Text

If the client is competent to give informed consent, the department shall allow ten days to obtain his consent before making a placement.  If the client is a minor or has a legal guardian, the department shall obtain the consent of the parent or guardian before placement.  If the client is an involuntary patient or resident under chapter 211 , 552 or 632 , the department shall notify the court of competent jurisdiction of the proposed placement and allow ten days for the court to object.

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If the client is competent to give informed consent, the department shall allow ten days to obtain his consent before making a placement. If the client is a minor or has a legal guardian, the department shall obtain the consent of the parent or guardian before placement. If the client is an involuntary patient or resident under chapter 211 , 552 or 632 , the department shall notify the court of competent jurisdiction of the proposed placement and allow ten days for the court to object.