SB945

Modifies provisions relating to court operations

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Modifies court fees and surcharges in Missouri, allowing certain courts to set fees up to $20.

This bill modifies provisions relating to court operations in Missouri. It allows the circuit courts in Jackson County, St. Louis, and those reimbursing the state for family court commissioner salaries to set fees up to $20. Other courts can set fees up to $15. The bill also mandates a surcharge for civil cases, with the existing surcharge remaining in effect until changed by the court. These changes apply unless court costs are waived or paid by the county, state, or city.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 28–5 · Mar 25
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading

28 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

May 14

1:00 PM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

Apr 15

12:15 PM

Corrections and Public Institutions Executive Session

History

May 14

House

HCS Voted Do Pass H Rules - Legislative

May 12

House

Referred H Rules - Legislative

Apr 16

House

HCS Reported Do Pass H Corrections and Public Institutions