Terms Used In Missouri Laws 660.017

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

The department of social services may adopt, appeal and amend rules necessary to carry out the duties assigned to it. All rules shall be promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this section and chapter 536. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.