Sec. 18.
In all prosecutions for violations of the ordinances of the city, commenced by any person other than an officer of the city, the court may require the prosecutor to file security for the payment of the costs of the proceedings, in case the defendant is acquitted. But he shall not be liable for the payment of the costs if the magistrate before whom the complaint is made, or trial is had, shall certify in his minutes that there was probable cause for the making of such complaint.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3106 ;-- CL 1915, 3020 ;-- CL 1929, 1944 ;-- CL 1948, 90.18
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-X - Chapter X Enforcement of Ordinances. (90.1...90.18)
Section 90.1 - Violations; Commencement of Action; Time Limitation.
Section 90.4 - Violations; Commencement of Action; Warrant for Arrest.
Section 90.5 - Contents, Form, and Issuance of Warrant; Law Governing Proceedings.
Section 90.6 - Judgment or Conviction; Limitation on Sanctions; Costs.
Section 90.7 - Judgment; Execution; Fine and Imprisonment.
Section 90.8 - Imprisonment; City Use of County Jail.
Section 90.9 - Process; Direction and Execution.
Section 90.10 - Cause of Action; Allegations; Applicability of Subsection (1); Judicial Notice.
Section 90.11 - Trial by Jury.
Section 90.12 - Appeal; Judicial Notice of Ordinances and Resolutions.
Section 90.13 - Fines Imposed for Violations; Payment.
Section 90.14 - Fines Imposed for Violations; Neglect of Receiver, Penalty.
Section 90.15 - Fines Imposed for Violations; Disposition.
Section 90.16 - District Court; Jurisdiction; Proceedings; Applicable Laws.
Section 90.17 - Repealed. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978.
Section 90.18 - Prosecutions by Person Other Than Officer; Security Filed for Payment of Costs.