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MO SB889
Bill
Status
2/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mike Parson
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces sections 550.020 and 550.030, RSMo, regarding cost allocation in criminal cases
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The state remains liable for costs in capital cases and felony cases resulting in penitentiary sentences when defendants cannot pay
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The state becomes liable for county jail incarceration costs and electronic monitoring expenses for defendants convicted of any felony offense who are unable to pay, regardless of timing relative to case disposition
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Counties retain responsibility for costs when defendants are sentenced to county jail or fines in cases not covered by the state liability provision
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Sheriff must provide jury board and lodging in felony cases when juries cannot separate, with compensation not exceeding $3.50 per day per jury member and officer, taxed as case costs
Legislative Description
Requires the state to pay the cost of incarceration and electronic monitoring of criminal defendants found guilty of felony offenses
Last Action
Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
4/7/2014