SB 0856 Grants Jefferson County right to establish a county municipal court plan
Sponsor:McKenna
LR Number:S2954.02I Fiscal Note:2954-02
Committee:Local Government and Economic Development
Last Action:05/15/98 - S Inf Calendar S Bills for Perfection w/SCA 1 Journal page:
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Effective Date:August 28, 1998
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Current Bill Summary

SB 856 - This act grants Jefferson County the authority to prosecute county ordinance violations in circuit court, or in a county municipal court. Current law authorizes such county municipal courts only in first class charter counties. The bill integrates the existing St. Louis County municipal court plan contained in Sections 66.010 to 66.140, RSMo.

The plan allows Jefferson County the power to add penal provisions to their orders.

Municipal courts may be established by order of the County Commission, and municipal judges are appointed by the County Commission.
CHARLES HATCHER

SCA 1 - LIMITS PENAL PROVISIONS ONLY TO AREAS OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ANIMAL CONTROL.