MO SB1317

Creates a new "forensic guardianship" category allowing the Division of Probation and Parole within the Department of Corrections to serve as guardian for incapacitated persons with substantial criminal histories, those on probation or parole, registered sex offenders, those with substance use disorders, or those with significant law enforcement interaction

Exempts Division of Probation and Parole employees serving as forensic guardians from background screening requirements that apply to other guardian appointees

Exempts close family members (spouse, parents, adult children, adult siblings) from background screening and credit history investigation requirements when seeking appointment as guardian or conservator

Requires courts to provide the Division of Probation and Parole with petition copies, accompanying documents, and hearing notices when being considered for forensic guardianship appointment, with opportunity to attend and be heard

Prohibits incapacitated persons in forensic guardianships from being committed or incarcerated solely based on their guardianship status, and prohibits denial of program participation solely on that basis unless otherwise prohibited by law