46 U.S.C. 10319: Costs of a criminal convictionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 103-FOREIGN AND INTERCOASTAL VOYAGES
§10319. Costs of a criminal conviction
In a proceeding about a seaman’s wages, if it is shown that the seaman was convicted during the voyage of an offense by a competent tribunal and sentenced by the tribunal, the court hearing the case may direct that a part of the wages due the seaman, but not more than $15, be applied to reimburse the master for costs properly incurred in procuring the conviction and sentence.
( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 569 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
10319 | 46:707 |
Section 10319 provides that if a seaman was convicted during a voyage by a tribunal, that the court may direct that up to $15 of the seaman’s wages be used to reimburse the master for the costs incurred.