City of Hayti, MO Article II Court Clerk

Section 130.230 Appointment of Court Clerk.

[CC 1987 §170.270; Ord. No. 580 §27, 1-16-1979]

The Clerk of the Municipal Court shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval and consent of the Board of Aldermen.

Section 130.240 Clerk of Municipal Court.

[CC 1987 §170.230; Ord. No. 580 §24, 1-16-1979]

A. There shall be a Municipal Division Clerk and such additional clerical staff as is necessary to aid the Municipal Division Clerk. The Municipal Division Clerk, under the supervision of the Municipal Judge and with the aid of other clerical personnel, shall perform the following duties:

1. The duties provided for municipal divisions by Subsection (1) of Section 479.060 and Subsections (3) and (4) of Section 483.241, RSMo.

2. To collect fines for such violations of such offenses as may be described in the Court costs thereof.

3. To take oaths and affirmations.

4. To accept signed complaints and allow the same to be signed and sworn to or affirmed before him/her.

5. Sign and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and sign and issue subpoenas duces tecum.

6. Accept the payment of fines and costs, appearance, waiver of trial, and pleas of guilty in Violation Bureau or as directed by the Municipal Judge, generally act as Violation Clerk of the Violation Bureau.

7. Perform all other duties as provided for by ordinance, by rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Municipal Judge and by the Missouri Rules of Practice in Municipal and Traffic Courts and by Statute.