Missouri Revised Statutes Title XII. Public Health and Welfare § 210.153. Child abuse and neglect review board, established, members, duties, records, rules

1. There is hereby created in the department of social services the “Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board”, which shall provide an independent review of child abuse and neglect determinations in instances in which the alleged perpetrator is aggrieved by the decision of the children's division. The division may establish more than one board to assure timely review of the determination.

2. The board shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, and shall include:

3. Other members of the board may be selected from:

4. The following persons may participate in a child abuse and neglect review board review:

5. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall receive reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties.

6. All records and information compiled, obtained, prepared or maintained by the child abuse and neglect review board in the course of any review shall be confidential information.

7. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the operation of the child abuse and neglect review board except as otherwise provided for in this section. These rules and regulations shall, at a minimum, describe the length of terms, the selection of the chairperson, confidentiality, notification of parties and time frames for the completion of the review.

8. Findings of probable cause to suspect prior to August 28, 2004, or findings by a preponderance of the evidence after August 28, 2004, of child abuse and neglect by the division which are substantiated by court adjudication shall not be heard by the child abuse and neglect review board.