MO HB1421

Removes the "and one-half" language from section 211.031(3), lowering the age threshold from 15½ years to 15 years for traffic violation exemptions from juvenile court jurisdiction.

Juvenile courts no longer have jurisdiction over children 15 years of age (instead of 15½) who are alleged to have violated state or municipal traffic ordinances or regulations that do not constitute felonies.

Maintains all other juvenile court jurisdictional provisions related to children in need of care and treatment, delinquency matters, adoptions, and department of social services commitments.

Preserves transfer provisions allowing cases to be moved between counties based on the child's residence or where the alleged offense occurred, with consent of the receiving court.

Maintains notification requirements that the child's county of residence must be notified within 72 hours when a child is taken into custody in a different county.