M.T. v. Kierst

SMART, Judge.

This ease presents a jurisdictional issue in an action brought by the Juvenile Officer of Jackson County, Missouri, alleging that a minor child is in need of care and treatment. M.T. appeals from the trial court’s order finding the court had jurisdiction to intervene on behalf of M.A.T. and that M.A.T. was in need of care and treatment.

On July 26,1995, the juvenile officer filed a third amended petition on behalf of M.A.T., a male child, born January 23, 1995 alleging that the child was in need of care and treatment. M.A.T. was in the custody of his parents, M.T. and T.T.,…