§ 135.240. Clerk of The Municipal Court., Chapter 135. Municipal Court, Government Code, Code of Ordinances, Owensville

The City shall employ some competent person as Clerk of the Municipal Court, who may also hold another appointive job with the City. The duties of said Clerk shall be as follows:

To collect such fines for violations of such offenses as may be described, and the Court cost thereof.

To take oaths and affirmations.

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

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

Accept the appearance, waiver of trial and plea of guilty and payment of fine and costs in Violations Bureau cases or as directed by the Municipal Judge; generally act as Violations Clerk of the Violations Bureau.

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 and Procedure in Municipal and Traffic Courts and by Statute.

Maintain, properly certified by the City Clerk, a complete copy of the ordinances of the City of the municipality which shall constitute prima facia evidence of such ordinance before the Court. Further, to maintain a similar certified copy on file with the Clerk serving the Circuit Court of this County.