Terms Used In Missouri Laws 475.522

  • Adult: a person who has reached the age of eighteen years. See Missouri Laws 475.010
  • 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

This article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.