HB 1962 -- Court Procedures

Co-Sponsors:  Monaco, Crowell, Smith, Hosmer, Willoughby, Villa

This bill changes several provisions relating to court procedures
and jurisdiction.  In its major provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires that mechanics' liens be filed in the recorder of
deeds office rather than the circuit court;

(2)  Adds juvenile proceedings and domestic violence actions to
the types of cases for which the state will pay for an
interpreter or translator for a party or witness to the
proceeding;

(3)  Changes the assessment of fees in certain criminal cases
payable to the county or the state from time of conviction to the
plea or finding of guilt;

(4)  Allows a court to assess an additional $20 fee for
penalties, fines, and sanctions not paid in full within 30 days
of imposition;

(5)  Provides that certain jury lists will only be disclosed
pursuant to local court rule;

(6)  Removes the requirement that a transcript judgment be filed
with the circuit clerk before a judgment entered by an associate
division of the circuit court becomes a lien on real property;

(7)  Eliminates filing fees and other costs associated with
obtaining orders of protection or registering foreign orders of
protection pursuant to Chapter 455, RSMo;

(8)  In child protective orders cases, requires courts to notify
guardians ad litem or court-appointed special advocates
immediately of appointment and to provide them with copies of the
petition and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the
parties within 24 hours of appointment; and

(9)  Removes duplicate language and sections.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:03 am