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:
(1) two (2) or more charges against a person are joined for trial; and
(2) the person is convicted of two (2) or more offenses in the trial;
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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 2. General Court Costs Provisions for Criminal Actions
33-37-2-1. Application of Chapter
33-37-2-2. Costs as Separate From Sentence; Suspension of Costs; Liability for Costs
33-37-2-4. Prosecution for Offense by Inmate of State Penal Institution; State's Liability for Costs
33-37-2-5. Fees Prescribed by Ic 33-37-4-1; Fine or Penalty in Addition to Costs