New Franklin Court Clerk: Powers ordinance (§ 125.045)

The Clerk of the Municipal Court and any Deputy Clerk that may serve under him/her, shall be and are hereby authorized to:

1. Take oaths and affirmations.

2. Accept signed complaints signed and sworn to or affirmed before him/her.

3. Sign and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and sign and issue subpoenas duces tecum.

4. Accept the appearance, waiver of trial and plea of guilty and payment of fine and costs in Violations Bureau cases or as directed by the Municipal Judge; generally, act as Violations Clerk of the Violations Bureau.

5. Perform such other duties as provided for by ordinance, by rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Municipal Judge and by the Missouri Rules of Practice and Procedure in Municipal and Traffic Courts.