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MO HB927
Bill
Status
3/30/2011
Primary Sponsor
Tom McDonald
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AI Summary
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Allows assessment of up to 6% surcharge as court costs in all criminal cases, violations of county or municipal ordinances, and traffic violations, with exceptions for dismissed cases and cases paid by the state, county, or municipality
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Requires authorization from the county government for surcharges on violations of general criminal laws or county ordinances, and authorization from the municipal government for violations of municipal ordinances
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Directs municipal clerks to disburse collected surcharges to the city at least monthly, and circuit court clerks to disburse according to existing law to the county or municipality where the violation occurred
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Restricts use of collected funds to pay for construction and operation of multi-jurisdictional detention facilities, including utilities, maintenance, and building security, or to offset incarceration costs
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Allows counties and municipalities to pledge collected funds to secure bonds for construction, restoration, maintenance, and upkeep of multi-jurisdictional detention facilities, with quarterly transmission of excess funds to the general revenue fund
Legislative Description
Requires a court to assess a surcharge of up to 6% in each criminal proceeding if authorized by the municipal or county government where the violation occurred
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
5/4/2011