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MO HB370
Bill
Status
1/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Cox
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AI Summary
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Municipalities may enact ordinances to assess an additional surcharge of up to $7 per municipal traffic violation case
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No surcharge shall be collected when the proceeding or defendant has been dismissed by the court
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Judges may waive the surcharge for defendants found to be indigent and unable to pay
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Collected surcharges must be disbursed to municipalities at least monthly to fund legal representation for indigent veterans in civil matters involving housing, public benefits, domestic violence, family law, and health, with up to 50 percent allowed for representation of other indigent individuals
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Municipalities must contract with not-for-profit legal aid organizations to provide these legal services and must pass an ordinance to authorize assessment and collection before any surcharges take effect
Legislative Description
Allows municipalities to assess an additional surcharge of up to $7 per municipal traffic violation case unless the case has been dismissed by the court or the court finds the defendant unable to pay the cost
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
4/10/2013