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Numerous-Mix-9775 t1_izemh1l wrote

Reply to comment by 417SKCFAN in Missing Brother by nor15236

Technically we don’t have restraining orders in Missouri, but we do have ex partes (a restraining order can be used against anyone, an ex parte needs an established relationship). Here are the details and requirements to get one. This should qualify under Domestic Violence and Assault. An ex parte is active as soon as it’s been filed but it needs to be served by a sheriff’s deputy (civil division usually does this) to the respondent (who you are filing it against). If he can’t be tracked down, it’s going to be hard to serve it.

And ultimately, it is just a piece of paper. While he can be arrested for violating it, it won’t prevent anything from happening, especially when he’s in a state where he’s not really in touch with reality and may not be able to register what it is and what it involves.

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417SKCFAN t1_izepbof wrote

OP has tried police intervention, so clearly wants protection of some sort. The best legal path to get the police to do something would be to follow the ex parte process. If he shows up, then he can be served.

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