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MO SB355

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brian Munzlinger

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the court surcharge collected in all civil actions and criminal cases from three dollars to two dollars, with funds paid to the sheriffs' retirement fund
  • Surcharge applies to civil actions, criminal cases, county or municipal ordinance violations, and traffic law violations, excluding infractions and municipal ordinance violations in the first instance
  • No surcharge is assessed when costs are waived or paid by the state, county, or municipality, or when a criminal proceeding or defendant is dismissed
  • City of St. Louis ordinances are excluded from the surcharge requirement
  • Allows the sheriffs' retirement fund board to accept gifts, donations, grants, and bequests from public or private sources

Legislative Description

Changes the court surcharge which is paid to the sheriffs' retirement fund from three dollars to two dollars

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Seniors, Families and Pensions Committee

4/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Seniors, Families and Pensions2/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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