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;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 488.010

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(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.