First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2010
Rule 116 | Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of the Circuit Court | Part I: Rules Relating to All Juvenile Proceedings – Procedure
116.04 | Order Terminating Proceedings
The court may at any time terminate any proceeding under subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, and dismiss
the petition or motion to modify upon finding such action to serve the best interests and welfare of the juvenile
and to be in the interest of the state.
Comment
This Rule 116.04 embodies the underlying philosophy of the juvenile code as stated in section 211.011, RSMo.
When terminating jurisdiction over a juvenile placed outside Missouri in a proceeding under subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection 1 of section
211.031, RSMo, the court and all parties must comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of
Children. See section 210.620, RSMo.
(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010.)