Domestic Violence Laws in Missouri.

Authorizes ex parte and full Orders of Protection against household members, spouses, former intimate partners, and others. Ex parte orders issue on affidavit and last up to 15 days; full orders (after hearing) last up to 1 year.

Domestic assault in the first degree (Class A felony: serious physical injury or weapon); second degree (Class D felony); third degree (Class E felony); fourth degree (Class A misdemeanor, first offense).

Aggravated stalking is a Class E felony; stalking is a Class A misdemeanor. Both require a repeated pattern of conduct causing reasonable fear.

Missouri's Crime Victims Compensation Program reimburses victims of violent crime for medical, counseling, and economic losses up to $25,000. Application within 2 years.