28 U.S.C. 1918: District courts; fines, forfeitures and criminal proceedingsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 123-FEES AND COSTS
§1918. District courts; fines, forfeitures and criminal proceedings
(a) Costs shall be included in any judgment, order, or decree rendered against any person for the violation of an Act of Congress in which a civil fine or forfeiture of property is provided for.
(b) Whenever any conviction for any offense not capital is obtained in a district court, the court may order that the defendant pay the costs of prosecution.
( June 25, 1948, ch. 646 , 62 Stat. 955 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 822 (R.S. § 974).
Changes were made in phraseology.