Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.700
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37.700 Definitions.
Official statutory text
37.700. Definitions. — As used in sections 37.700 to 37.730 , the following terms mean:
(1) "Office" , the office of the child advocate for children's protection and services within the office of administration, which shall include the child advocate and staff;
(2) "Recipient" , any child who is receiving child welfare services from the department of social services or its contractors, or services from the department of mental health.
(L. 2004 H.B. 1453)
(1) "Office" , the office of the child advocate for children's protection and services within the office of administration, which shall include the child advocate and staff;
(2) "Recipient" , any child who is receiving child welfare services from the department of social services or its contractors, or services from the department of mental health.
(L. 2004 H.B. 1453)
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