HB 821 -- County Courts in First Classification Counties

Sponsor:  Cooper

This bill allows first classification counties to establish
county courts, by ordinance or charter, to hear and determine
cases involving county ordinance violations.  All costs for the
county courts will be paid by the county, and the courts will be
divisions of the circuit court of the circuit in which the county
is located.  The bill specifies the requirements for the
appointment of judges and clerks, the administration of fines and
costs, and the selection of courtrooms.  Procedures for the
disqualification of judges, the duties of judges during
proceedings, the rights of defendants during proceedings, and
probation procedures for offenders in county courts are also
specified.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am