State Ex Rel. Nixon v. Karpierz

I

This case involves the Missouri Incarceration Reimbursement Act, sections 217.825 to 217.841. 1 After Appellant James L. McMullin secured judgment in favor of his incarcerated client, Vince Kar-pierz, the State initiated action to recover much of that judgment, including most of McMullin’s attorneys fees. Because the validity of the Act is called into question, this Court has jurisdiction. Mo. Const. ART. V, sec. 3. Reversed and remanded.

II

Karpierz’s incarceration stems from illegal drug activity. While incarcerated, Karpierz instituted a civil action against the Kansas City Board of Police…