Missouri § 337.689 - Licensees may be compelled to testify.
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§ 337.689. Licensees may be compelled to testify.
Nothing in sections 337.600 to 337.689 shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 337.600 to 337.689 from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, adult abuse, child abuse, child neglect, or other matters pertaining to the welfare of children or any dependent person, or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative supervisors on behalf of the client.
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(L. 2001 H.B. 567, A.L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 308)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 337.689
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 337.689 cover?
Section 337.689 ("Licensees may be compelled to testify.") 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.
How do I cite Missouri § 337.689?
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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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