Effective – 28 Aug 2007 66.010. Violation of county ordinance, where prosecuted — costs and procedures — judges of county municipal courts, appointment, qualifications — divisions — recording of proceedings — certain violations of state traffic laws may be heard. — 1. Any county framing and adopting a charter for its own government under the […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.020. Style of prosecutions — complaints — sufficiency of testimony. — 1. All prosecutions for the violation of such a county ordinance shall be titled: “The county of ______ against ______” (naming the county and the person or persons charged). 2. The complaint when made by a peace officer against […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.030. Informations by county counselor. — All informations involving violation of county ordinances shall be made by the county counselor, or his assistants, on their oath of office and shall be filed with the court as soon as practicable, and before the party accused shall be put upon his trial […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.040. Warrants, how directed and executed. — All warrants issued by the court shall be directed to the sheriff or peace officer of the county and executed by them at any place within the county, and not elsewhere, unless said warrants are endorsed in the manner provided for warrants in […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.050. Cause heard, when — postponement — bond. — When any person shall be arrested, charged with a violation of a county ordinance, and brought before the court, it shall be the duty of the court to hear and determine forthwith the complaint alleged against the defendant, unless for good […]
Effective – 01 Jan 1987 66.060. Forfeiture of recognizance, when — procedure — record of judgment required, when. — 1. In case of a breach of any recognizance entered into as provided herein, the recognizance shall be deemed forfeited and the court shall cause it to be prosecuted against the principal and surety or against […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.070. Several persons jointly charged — amendment of complaint. — Complaints filed alleging violation of a county ordinance may include any number of persons charged with the same offense, and no proceedings shall be dismissed or defendant discharged by reason of any informality or irregularity in any complaint; but such […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.080. Punishment assessed, when — maximum penalty. — 1. If the defendant pleads or is found guilty of a violation of a county ordinance, the judge shall declare and assess the punishment prescribed by ordinance according to his finding or verdict of the jury and render judgment accordingly and for […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.090. Prosecuting witness to give security for costs, when. — In the event a complaint is made by a person other than the county counselor or a peace officer, the court may require the complainant to give security for the costs in such action. ——– (L. 1951 p. 397 § […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.100. Fines recorded — how paid. — All fines paid in prosecutions involving the violation of a county ordinance shall be recorded in a separate docket of fines, and the officer collecting such fines shall turn them over to the county treasurer to be credited as provided by ordinance; and […]
Effective – 01 Jul 1997 66.110. Court fees and costs, how collected — disposition. — In each proceeding had in circuit court involving a violation of a county ordinance the same fees and costs shall be allowed and collected as in other misdemeanor cases. All such fees and costs charged and collected shall be paid […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.120. Change of venue — disqualification of judge — procedure. — A change of venue and disqualification of judge shall be allowed for the same reasons and proceeded upon in the same manner as in other misdemeanor cases. ——– (L. 1951 p. 397 § 11, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective […]
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.130. Sheriff to enforce ordinances. — The sheriff or other law enforcement officials authorized by county charter or ordinance of such county are charged with the enforcement of all county ordinances. ——– (L. 1951 p. 397 § 12, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 66.140. Procedure same as in misdemeanor cases. — Unless in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, all provisions of law relating to proceedings before associate circuit judges in circuit courts in misdemeanors shall apply to actions before such courts involving the violation of county ordinances; except that a judgment […]
