Missouri § 211.131 - Taking child into custody, effect — notice to parents — jurisdiction attaches, when.
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§ 211.131. Taking child into custody, effect — notice to parents — jurisdiction attaches, when.
1. When any child found violating any law or ordinance or whose behavior, environment or associations are injurious to his welfare or to the welfare of others or who is without proper care, custody or support is taken into custody, the taking into custody is not considered an arrest.
2. When a child is taken into custody, the parent, legal custodian or guardian of the child shall be notified as soon as possible.
3. The jurisdiction of the court attaches from the time the child is taken into custody.
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(L. 1957 p. 642 § 211.130)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 211.131 ("Taking child into custody, effect — notice to parents — jurisdiction attaches, when.") 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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