# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 211.012: 211.012 Status as child determined by then-existing law at time of alleged offense ..

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 211.012
- **Heading:** 211.012 Status as child determined by then-existing law at time of alleged offense ..
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 211 / Section 211.012

## Text

211.012. Status as child determined by then-existing law at time of alleged offense for juvenile court jurisdiction and incarceration purposes. — For purposes of this chapter, section 221.044 , and the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court, a person shall not be considered a child if, at the time the alleged offense or violation was committed, the person was considered an adult according to then-existing law.

(L. 2021 S.B. 53 & 60) Effective 7-14-21

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