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A state clearinghouse is an entity (usually law enforcement) that provides help in cases of parental child abduction. For abductions TO the United States, they can help locate a child. For abductions FROM the United States, they may serve as a resource to left-behind parents in filing missing person reports.
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missing Persons Unit
P. O. Box 568
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 526-6178
1-800-877-3452 (nationwide)
Fax: (573) 526-5577
http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/
Contact your local police to file a missing person's report and request that your child's name be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer database.
FBI Field Offices
FBI Kansas City
1300 Summit
Kansas City, MO 64105-1362
Phone: (816) 512-8200
kansascity.fbi.gov
FBI St. Louis
2222 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103-2516
Phone: (314) 589-2500
stlouis.fbi.gov
State Patrol
Phone: 1-800-525-5555
(573) 751-3313
http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Root/index.html
Department of Public Safety
https://dps.mo.gov/
Department of Transportation
https://www.modot.org/
Port Authorities
Missouri Port Authority
http://www.missouriports.org
Country-wide resources:
Removing, or attempting to remove, a child from the United States or retaining a child outside of the United States with the intent to obstruct parental rights is a Federal crime under the International Parental Kidnapping Crime Act (18 U.S.C. 1204). The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has jurisdictional authority for investigating Federal crimes. FBI field offices are located throughout the U.S. and should be contacted if you have questions or believe your child has been or will be abducted outside of the United States. To locate the FBI field office closest to you, access this link: http://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field
If you know your child is being taken to the airport as part of a possible abduction, contact the airport to request assistance. You should have copies of all custody and legal documents ready to send by email or fax, if needed. You can contact the State Department’s Office of Children’s Issues to assist you as you undertake this process at PreventAbduction@state.gov or by calling 888-407-4747.
Lambert-ST Louis International Airport
General number: (314) 426-800
Airport Police Department phone number: Non-emergency (314)890-1370
Emergency: (314) 426-8100
http://www.flystl.com/
Kansas City International Airport
Airport Police Phone Number: (816)243-5237
https://flykci.com/contact-info/airport-police/
If you are party to an international parental child abduction case in the United States or abroad, a legal aid organization may be able to assist you with your legal representation. Legal aid organizations provide legal assistance for free or for a reduced charge to eligible individuals. Eligibility is generally based on income and resource ceilings as well as restrictions on the types of cases they will take.
For information about legal aid and other legal referral resources, visit
Follow the prompts for the particular state in which you are seeking legal services.
Missouri General Assembly
https://www.mo.gov/government/legislative-branch/
Missouri Judicial Branch
http://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=23
Supreme Court
Phone: (573) 751-4144
http://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=27
The Missouri Bar
Phone: (573) 635-4128
Fax: (573) 635-2811
http://www.mobar.org/
Missouri Attorney General
http://ago.mo.gov/
Locator Service
Child Support Enforcement
615 Howerton Court
P.O. Box 2320
Jefferson City, MO 65102-2320
Phone: (573) 751-4301
1-800-859-7999
https://dss.mo.gov/child-support/
Compensation Program for Crime Victims
Department of Public Safety
Crime Victims' Compensation
P.O. Box 1589
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1589
Phone: (573) 526-6006
http://dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/cvc/
Non-Profit Organizations
Contact Association of Missing and Exploited Children’s Organizations (AMECO) toll-free at 1-877-263-2620 for a referral
The resources below may be a good starting place for determining whether statutes regarding abduction prevention exist in your state. You may want to consult the website for the Attorney General’s Office of your state or with an attorney licensed to practice law in your state. (Please note: the resources below may not be current and may change at any time. They are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended to consist of legal advice).
Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (UCAPA) – Enactment by state