The judge of the municipal court, or any duly authorized officer holding such court, shall assess a charge as the costs of court on all defendants, whether they plead guilty or not guilty, who are convicted of any misdemeanor, except parking violations. Such costs shall be $5 to cover the docket fee and the fee for summons or arrest and shall be imposed irrespective of amount of or suspension of the fine or forfeiture of bond. Disposition of these costs shall be in accordance with S.C. Code § 14-25-85.
(Ord. 92-9, passed 12-3-1992)