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Fayette Court Costs ordinance (§ 130.120)

Chapter 130: Municipal Court

A. In addition to any fine or reimbursement that may be imposed by the Municipal Judge, there shall be assessed and imposed as costs in all cases, except where limited, the following:

1. A Court Clerk's fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) on all Municipal Court cases, except where exempted by law, and except where the case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty, or where the costs are to be paid by the State, County, or municipality; and

2. A Crime Victim's Compensation (CVC) surcharge of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) on all traffic violation cases and other municipal court cases, including non-moving traffic cases and infractions, except where exempted by law, and except where the case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty, or where the costs are to be paid by the state, county, or municipality; and

3. A Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission surcharge of one dollar ($1.00) on all Municipal Court cases, except where exempted by law, and except where the case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty, or where the costs are to be paid by the State, County, or municipality; and

4. A Law Enforcement Training Fund surcharge of two dollars ($2.00) on all municipal court cases, except where exempted by law, and except where the case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty, or where the costs are to be paid by the State, County, or municipality;

5. A Statewide Court Automation Fund Fee of seven dollars ($7.00) on all Municipal Court cases, except where exempted by law, and except where the case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty, or where the costs are to be paid by the State, County, or municipality; and

6. Two dollars ($2.00) to the "Inmate Prisoner Detainee Security Fund" permitted by Section 488.5026, RSMo.

B. Additional court costs may be assessed and imposed (in addition to restitution to victims) as the Municipal Judge may determine for addition costs incurred by defendant in a particular case for such costs, including, but not limited to:

1. Cost, if any, for issuance of a warrant, commitment, summons, or notice;

2. Actual costs assessed against City by the county sheriff for apprehension and/or confinement in the County jail;

3. Service charges in order to serve any warrant or commitment or order of the court.

Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 130.120

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.