HR 5148 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for recovery of costs by criminal defendants in certain cases.

Introduced 1973-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-03-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that whenever a prosecution in a U.S. district court for any offense results in a finding that the accused is not guilty, or is dismissed with prejudice, the court shall order that the United States pay the costs. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1918(c))…

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