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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. The court may require a parent or guardian of a child to participate in any activity the court finds is necessary to carry out the purposes of the juvenile code as stated in section 211.011, including, but not limited to:
(1) Requiring the parent or guardian to attend counseling sessions; and
(2) Requiring the parent or guardian to participate in any institutional treatment program, including attendance at the institution where the child resides.
2. The court may order the parent or guardian to support the child committed for institutionalization by paying the reasonable costs of support, maintenance and treatment of the child that the parent is financially able to pay.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XII. Public Health and Welfare § 211.134. Court may require participation by parent or guardian, purpose--court may order support, when - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xii-public-health-and-welfare/mo-rev-st-211-134/
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