Missouri § 192.2455 - Recipient unable to give consent, procedure, remedy.
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§ 192.2455. Recipient unable to give consent, procedure, remedy.
When an eligible adult facing the likelihood of serious physical harm and in need of protective services is unable to give consent because of incapacity or legal disability and the guardian of the eligible adult refuses to provide the necessary services or allow the provision of such services, the director shall inform the court having supervisory jurisdiction over the guardian of the facts showing that the eligible adult faces the likelihood of serious physical harm and is in need of protective services and that the guardian refuses to provide the necessary services or allow the provision of such services under the provisions of sections 192.2400 to 192.2470. Upon receipt of such information, the court may take such action as it deems necessary and proper to insure that the eligible adult is able to meet his essential human needs.
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(L. 1980 S.B. 576 § 7, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision § 192.1096 merged with S.B. 491 § 197.1022)
Effective 8-28-14 (H.B. 1299 Revision); 1-01-17 (S.B. 491)
Transferred 2014; formerly 660.280
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 192.2455 cover?
Section 192.2455 ("Recipient unable to give consent, procedure, remedy.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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