Connecticut General Statutes 54-143 – Costs imposed in prosecutions
(a) A cost of twenty dollars shall be imposed against any person convicted of a felony, and a cost of fifteen dollars shall be imposed against any person convicted of a misdemeanor or convicted under § 14-219, 14-222, 14-224, 14-225, 14-227a or 14-227m or subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of § 14-227n, or who pleads nolo contendere to a violation of § 14-219 and pays the fine by mail, and the taxation of costs or the collection of fees and expenses as provided by law may be imposed on appeal to the Supreme Court or Appellate Court.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 54-143
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
(b) A cost of fifteen dollars shall be imposed against any person not a resident of this state who is summoned for allegedly having committed an infraction or a violation under § 14-219 and forfeits a cash bond or guaranteed bail bond certificate posted under § 14-140a or under reciprocal agreements made with other states. Such cost shall be included in the amount of such bond.
(c) Under no condition shall a political subdivision be held liable for the payment of any cost imposed under this section. The words “felony” and “misdemeanor” as used in this section do not include infractions or violations of any state or local housing code or violation of the regulations of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.