2016 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXII COURTS (476-488)
Chapter 488 Court Costs
Section 488.010 Definitions.
488.010. As used in sections 488.010 to 488.020* and section 488.005**, the following words and phrases shall mean:
(1) "Court costs", the total of fees, miscellaneous charges and surcharges, imposed in a particular case;
(2) "Fees", the amount charged for services to be performed by the court;
(3) "Miscellaneous charges", the amounts allowed by law for services provided by individuals or entities other than the court;
(4) "Surcharges", additional charges allowed by law which are allowed for specific purposes designated by law.
(L. 1996 S.B. 869 § 514.015 subsec. 1)
*Words "section 514.015" appear in original rolls, which was changed to effectuate the court cost bill.
**Words "section 514.005" appear in original rolls, which was changed to effectuate the court cost bill.
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