Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-73not60
§1918 District Courts; Fines, Forfeitures and Criminal Proceedings
Title 28 › Part V— PROCEDURE › Chapter 123— FEES AND COSTS › § 1918
Summary
Courts must add legal costs to any judgment, order, or decree against someone who broke a federal law that allows a civil fine or the loss of property. If a person is found guilty of a crime in a district court that is not punishable by death, the court can order them to pay the prosecution’s costs.
Full Legal Text
Title 28, §1918
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(a)Costs shall be included in any judgment, order, or decree rendered against any person for the violation of an Act of Congress in which a civil fine or forfeiture of property is provided for.
(b)Whenever any conviction for any offense not capital is obtained in a district court, the court may order that the defendant pay the costs of prosecution.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 822 (R.S. § 974). Changes were made in phraseology.
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28 U.S.C. § 1918
Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60