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MO HB281

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

William White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Missouri Supreme Court must develop a standardized checklist form for all adoption cases by January 1, 2016

  • The form must verify that all required documents and procedures have been submitted, followed, and reviewed by the judge before entering a final adoption order

  • Required written reports and assessments must be attached to the form, including investigation reports and social studies

  • The presiding judge must sign the form attesting to submission and review of all materials prior to finalizing the adoption

  • The completed checklist form and all attachments become part of the permanent adoption record

Legislative Description

Requires a checklist form to be completed prior to finalizing an adoption which verifies that all documents and procedures have been submitted, followed, and reviewed by the judge

Last Action

Referred: Select Committee on Judiciary(H)

4/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Judiciary4/29/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings4/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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