Section 47 DomesticRelationsCases

• Library: Juvenile Law 2011

When custody of a child is at issue in domestic relations cases, the court with jurisdiction over the cause may order the juvenile officer within its county or circuit to conduct an investigation concerning custodial arrangements for the child. Section 452.390.1, RSMo 2000. The juvenile officer is required to prepare a report and furnish it to counsel and unrepresented parties at least ten days before the hearing. Section 452.390.2–.3. The juvenile officer may be called as a witness at the child custody...