Missouri § 67.136 - Municipal courts, utilization of collection agencies permitted, when.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 67.136 — Municipal courts, utilization of collection agencies permitted, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67.136. Municipal courts, utilization of collection agencies permitted, when.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, any city or county that has established a municipal court may utilize collections agencies to collect any court or administrative fines or costs associated with a finding of guilt for a criminal offense or an infraction, or entry of a civil judgment, which are legally owed, enforceable, past due, and remain uncollected.
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(L. 2012 S.B. 628)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 67.136
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 67.136 cover?
Section 67.136 ("Municipal courts, utilization of collection agencies permitted, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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