H.K.R. v. Stemmons

KAREN KING MITCHELL, Judge.

Avery Stemmons appeals an adverse entry of a full order of protection under Missouri’s Adult Abuse Act. On appeal, Stemmons argues that section 455.020.1, 1 the statute under which the order was entered, is inapplicable to him. Because Stemmons is neither a “present or former adult family or household member” of Respondent, and because the alleged acts do not amount to stalking, we reverse and remand with instructions to vacate the full order of protection.

Factual and Procedural Background

We review the evidence in the light most favorable to the circuit court’s…