Court Rules


Rule 67 - Criminal Cases

Rule 67.1.2 - Deposit of Operator's License

1. In lieu of requiring bail or other security for appearance in Circuit Court, law enforcement officers in Jackson County, Missouri may accept the chauffeur's/operator's license issued by this State of any person arrested and charged with violating a traffic law of the State of Missouri, except when the charge involves one of the following offenses:

a. Driving while intoxicated.
b. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
c. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
d. Driving with a suspended or revoked license.
e. Any charge made because of a motor vehicle accident in which a death has occurred.

2. Whenever a license is accepted in lieu of bail such fact shall be noted on the Complaint and Information and the license shall be attached to the original thereof which is filed with the Court.

12/19/80