Supreme Court of Missouri

In the Interest Of: L.n.g.s., Juvenile; Juvenile Officer, and Missouri Department of Social Services, Children'S…

March 21, 2023

Summary

The Supreme Court of Missouri dismissed the relatives' appeal because they lack standing under section 211.261 of the Juvenile Code, which exclusively governs appeals in juvenile cases. The court held that the relatives are not within the class of persons entitled to appeal and therefore have no right to proceed.