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.

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.