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New Franklin Driving While Intoxicated: Imposition of Costs ordinance (§ 125.070)

Chapter 125: Municipal Court

A. Imposition Of Costs. In accordance with the authority granted under Section 577.048, RSMo., the City does hereby impose upon any person convicted of any traffic offense involving alcohol or drugs related in some fashion to the offense additional charges to reimburse the City of New Franklin for the costs associated with making the arrests.

B. Costs Itemized. The costs of such an arrest shall be as follows:

1. A fee of eighty dollars ($80.00) to reimburse for the estimated expenses of making the arrest, processing, charging and booking the individual.

2. If any chemical test is made under the authority of Chapter 577, RSMo., to determine the alcohol or drug content of a person's blood, a fee of an amount equal to the costs charged by the institution or physician making the blood test; and

3. The actual costs imposed upon the City for holding such arrested person in custody.

Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 61 of the city's PDF

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