Loading chat...

MO HB634

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 550.500 requiring any person convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (except traffic violations) or with revoked probation/parole to pay investigation and prosecution costs in every judgment.

  • Sets cost ranges of $50-$300 for misdemeanor and probation/parole revocation cases and $100-$750 for felony cases, with prosecutor able to request higher amounts with supporting documentation.

  • Requires courts to impose costs regardless of defendant's ability to pay, with payment deadlines tied to probation end date, parole end date, or five years after sentencing/imprisonment.

  • Makes unpaid costs a condition of probation or parole, allowing revocation for non-payment, and permits collection by any legal enforcement method.

  • Amends sections 559.021 and 559.100 to explicitly authorize courts to order payment of prosecutorial and investigative costs as conditions of probation or parole.

Legislative Description

Requires any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of certain misdemeanor or felony offenses or who has his or her probation revoked to be liable for specified costs involved in the prosecution

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available