SB 888 - Ridgeway, Luann
Authorizes Franklin County and Clay County to establish a municipal court if approved by the county commission
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6034S.01I
Title
SB 888
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2012
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 888 - Currently, Jefferson County can prosecute and punish violations of its county orders in either the circuit court or a county municipal court if one is so created. This act grants Franklin County and Clay County the same authority.
If Franklin County or Clay County establish a county municipal court, the respective county commission will appoint the first judges. Subsequent judges will be elected and all judges will serve terms of four years. The number of judges and their qualifications will be established by the county commission.
This act is similar to HB 1211 (2012), HCS/SCS/SB 692 (2012) truly agreed to and finally passed HB 1171 (2012), and truly agreed to and finally passed SB 636 (2012).
MIKE HAMMANN