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MO SB381
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 488, RSMo by adding new section 488.5032 relating to court costs in criminal cases
- Allows courts to assess costs against defendants in misdemeanor or infraction cases when a nolle prosequi (dismissal of charges) is filed
- Requires defendant consent before costs can be assessed following dismissal
- Introduced by Senator Dixon in the 96th General Assembly on February 28, 2011
Legislative Description
Allows a circuit judge to assess certain costs when the criminal case is dismissed and the criminal defendant consents
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
4/18/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/3/2011
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