1. The court may order a child, who has been adjudicated for a nonviolent crime and who is age fourteen or older, to work for any employer at a rate of compensation not to exceed minimum wage, for a period of time necessary to make such restitution for the damage or loss caused by his offense.

2. A child, age fourteen or older, who is ordered by the juvenile court to make restitution for the damage or loss caused by his offense pursuant to subsection 1 of this section shall not be considered an employee as defined in section 290.500.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 211.085

  • Child: means any person under eighteen years of age. See Missouri Laws 211.021
  • Juvenile court: means the juvenile division or divisions of the circuit court of the county, or judges while hearing juvenile cases assigned to them. See Missouri Laws 211.021
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.