1. To participate in the correctional center nursery program, each eligible inmate selected by the department shall agree in writing to:

(1) Comply with all department policies, procedures and other requirements related to the corrections nursery program and rules that apply to all incarcerated offenders generally;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 217.942

  • Correctional center: any premises or institution where incarceration, evaluation, care, treatment, or rehabilitation is provided to persons who are under the department's authority. See Missouri Laws 217.010
  • Department: the department of corrections of the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 217.010
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) If eligible, have the child participate in the state children’s health insurance program under sections 208.631 to 208.658;

(3) Abide by any court decisions regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities with respect to the child; and

(4) Specify with whom the child is to be placed in the event the inmate’s participation in the program is terminated for a reason other than release from imprisonment.

2. The department shall be required to establish policy for the operation of the program.