Protective custody hearing, when, procedure
Effective Aug 28, 1995(L. 1995 S.B. 174)
Viewing an earlier version · effective Aug 28, 1995View current - 1. When a child or person seventeen years of age, alleged to be in need of care and treatment pursuant to subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 211.031, is taken into custody, the juvenile or family court shall notify the parties of the right to have a protective custody hearing. Such notification shall be in writing.
- 2. Upon request from any party, the court shall hold a protective custody hearing. Such hearing shall be held within three days of the request for a hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
- 3. At the protective custody hearing the court may receive testimony and other evidence relevant to the necessity of detaining the child out of the custody of the parents, guardian or custodian.
(L. 1995 S.B. 174)