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MO SB44
Bill
AI Summary
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Circuit court judges may require parties filing civil cases to deposit a surcharge in addition to other required court fees.
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Most circuits may set surcharges up to $15, while Jackson County and circuits that reimburse the state for family court commissioner salaries may set surcharges up to $20.
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Surcharges do not apply to proceedings where costs are waived or paid by the county, state, or city.
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Counties with first classification status and 93,800-93,900 inhabitants may impose an additional $10 fee, excluding adoption and small claims cases, until December 31, 2014.
Legislative Description
Allows circuit courts that reimburse the state for the salaries of family court commissioners to charge up to a twenty dollar surcharge for cases
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
1/30/2013