Sec. 12.
In prosecutions for violations of the ordinances of the village, commenced by a person other than an officer of the village, the court may require the complaining witness to file security for the payment of the costs of the proceedings, in case the defendant is determined not to be responsible. But the judge or magistrate before whom the complaint is made or trial is had shall order that the complaining witness is not liable for the payment of costs if the magistrate or judge determines that there was probable cause for the making of the complaint.
History: 1895, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 2766 ;-- CL 1915, 2637 ;-- CL 1929, 1546 ;-- CL 1948, 66.12 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 255, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 3 of 1895 - The General Law Village Act (61.1 - 75.12)
3-1895-VI - Chapter VI Ordinances. (66.1...66.14)
Section 66.1 - Ordinance; Style; Passage; Days Required to Be Effective.
Section 66.3 - Record of Ordinances; Authentication.
Section 66.3a - Codification of Ordinances.
Section 66.5 - Repealed. 1998, Act 255, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1998.
Section 66.8 - Use of County Jail; Expenses.
Section 66.10 - Appeals to Circuit Court; Proceedings.
Section 66.11 - Village Lockup or Holding Facility.
Section 66.12 - Security for Costs; Filing by Complaining Witness; Liability.
Section 66.13 - Fines; Payment.
Section 66.14 - Suit Against Collector; Failure to Pay Over Fines; Larceny.