IMPOSE COSTS FOR PROSECUTION
House Bill 6078
Sponsor: Rep. Jennifer Faunce
Committee: Criminal Justice
Complete to 5-17-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6078 AS INTRODUCED 5-9-02
The bill would amend Chapter IX, entitled "Judgment and Sentence", of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow a court to assess costs for the cost of prosecution. The costs could be assessed as part of the sentence for a conviction of any criminal offense and would be in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.
MCL 769.5a
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.