Supreme Court Rules

First Adopted: May 20, 2009

Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2015

Appendix A | Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility |

Section 16 | Release

Essential Elements

16.1. Written policy and procedure for release of a juvenile, shall include:

A. Verification of release authority;

B. Notification of custodian or transfer authority for purposes of release;

C. Return of personal property and cash;

D. Instructions on forwarding of first class mail and packages; and

E. Transfer of appropriate records.

16.2. Written policy and procedure shall outline standard operating procedures when a juvenile is on a temporary leave in the community.

Cross-References

Missouri Revised Statutes

Section 211.141, RSMo, "Child Returned to Parent ..."

Supreme Court Rule

Rule 127.04, “Presentation of Juvenile to Juvenile Officer or Detention Facility”
Rule 127.09, "Release from Detention . . ."


(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Amended February 18, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.)
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