Chapter 14. MUNICIPAL COURT

§ 14-13. Same—Proceedings for violation of municipal ordinances.

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In addition to any fine imposed and costs assessed pursuant to law, an additional cost of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) shall be assessed as cost in each municipal court proceeding in the city for violation of any municipal ordinance. The judge may waive assessment of the cost in those cases where the defendant is found by the judge to be indigent and unable to pay the cost. The costs collected pursuant to this section shall be collected by the clerk of the court and transmitted at least monthly to the city clerk for deposit in a fund to be used for the benefit of operating expenses for shelters for battered persons, pursuant to RSMo 488.607. The funds shall be appropriated in the annual budget of the city for the purposes expressed herein.

(Ord. No. 6459, § 1, 10-11-92; Ord. No. 13-10, § 1, 5-28-2013; Ord. No. 15-01, § I, 1-27-2015)

State law reference

RSMo 488.607

                    
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