Section 12.8 Protective Custody

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E. (§12.8) Protective Custody

During its investigation, the CD may suspect that a child is in danger of personal harm because of abuse or neglect. But the CD does not have the authority to take the child into temporary protective custody. Section 210.125.3, RSMo 2000. Accordingly, the CD may involve in its investigation individuals who are authorized to take the child into protective custody. Under certain circumstances, a police officer, law enforcement official, or physician may request that a juvenile...

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