219.011. Definitions. - Missouri Statutes

Definitions.

219.011. 1. As used in sections 219.011 to 219.086, unlessthe context clearly indicates otherwise, the following termsmean:

(1) "Aftercare supervision", treatment and control ofchildren in the community under the jurisdiction of the division;

(2) "Board", the state advisory board of youth services;

(3) "Child", a person under eighteen years of age;

(4) "Commit", to transfer legal and physical custody;

(5) "Community based treatment", a treatment program whichis locally or regionally based;

(6) "Department", the department of social services;

(7) "Director", the director of the division of youthservices;

(8) "Division", the division of youth services.

2. When consistent with the intent of sections 219.011 to219.086, the singular includes the plural, the plural thesingular and the masculine the feminine.

(L. 1975 S.B. 170 § 1, A.L. 1989 H.B. 502, et al.)