New Franklin Recognizance and Forfeitures ordinance (§ 125.180)

In case of a breach of any recognizance entered into before an Associate Circuit Judge hearing violations of the ordinances of the City, the same shall be deemed forfeited and the Judge shall cause the same to be prosecuted against the principal and surety, or either of them, in the name of the City of New Franklin as plaintiff. Such action shall be prosecuted before a Circuit Judge or Associate Circuit Judge. All monies recovered in such action shall be paid over to the City Treasury to the General Revenue Fund of the City.