Which court retains a portion of the fees collected in relation to violations?

Municipal courts have a specific role in handling violations that arise within city limits, including ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and certain traffic offenses. One of their key functions is to serve as a local mechanism for enforcing city laws and regulations. When these courts process cases, they also collect various fees associated with the violations, such as fines, court costs, and administrative fees. A portion of the revenue generated from these fees is retained by the municipal court itself, which can use these funds to support its operations and programs.

In contrast, civil courts typically deal with non-criminal legal disputes and do not generally retain fees from violations. Misdemeanor courts also primarily handle criminal cases that do not fall under the municipal statutes, while traffic courts focus explicitly on traffic-related offenses and may not retain fees in the same manner as municipal courts do. Therefore, the structure of municipal courts and their financial framework supports the retention of portions of the fees they collect directly from violations.