Establishes a $45 surcharge in civil cases in Scott County to fund a new courthouse.
Missouri HB2459 imposes a $45 surcharge on parties filing civil cases in Scott County, payable to the circuit clerk. These funds, credited to a courthouse construction fund, will be used exclusively for planning and constructing a new courthouse. The surcharge does not apply to cases where costs are waived or paid by the state, county, or municipality. The surcharge will expire on August 28, 2046.
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