Indiana Code 33-37-2-2. Costs as separate from sentence; suspension of costs; liability for costs
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Sec. 2. (a) Costs in a criminal action are not a part of the sentence and may be suspended only under section 3 of this chapter. However, if:
(2) the person is convicted of two (2) or more offenses in the trial;
(1) two (2) or more charges against a person are joined for trial; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-37-2-2
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
the court may waive the person’s liability for costs for all but one (1) of the offenses.
(b) If a person is acquitted or an indictment or information is dismissed by order of the court, the person is not liable for costs.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-2-2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.156-2007, SEC.1.