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Missouri currently has no law that states a minimum age. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with very specific ages. Typically 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work). 12 years old appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison.
Confidence votes 24. The legal age of majority for the state of MO. is 18. Missouri has a law that designates a 17-year old as being an adult for adjudication purposes only. Which means a 17-year old is considered an adult when it pertains to certain criminal offenses, and therefore can be tried in an adult court. Answer     No, the age of majority in MO. is 18. RSMO 210.110 (3) Child any person regardless of physical or mental conditon under 18 years of age. RSM) 660.4 â¦ 00 (1) Adult an individual over 18 years of age.