When a minor is arrested for a serious offense in Missouri, the case does not automatically remain in juvenile court. Depending on the charge and the child’s age, a juvenile may be moved out of the juvenile system and prosecuted as an adult. This means an adult criminal record, adult sentencing, and sometimes even adult…
A juvenile adjudication for robbery, arson, or an act involving serious bodily harm is included in the report that a judge reads before sentencing you as an adult. This requirement is written into Missouri’s juvenile records statute. “Confidential” is not the same as “gone”, and families usually find out the difference at the worst possible…
In Missouri, most kids who are arrested go home on the same day. However, a new law passed in 2026 has given prosecutors the ability to transfer serious cases to adult court. The stakes for your child’s future have never been higher. If your teen has just been taken into police custody, here’s what happens…
When a child in Missouri faces serious criminal charges, their parents are often caught off guard by a term they have never heard: “certification”. Understanding what this means and acting swiftly could be the most significant factor in protecting their child’s future. What Is Certification in Missouri Juvenile Law? In Missouri, “certification” refers to the…
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