§ 1918.
District courts; fines, forfeitures and criminal proceedings
(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.
Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 822 (R.S. § 974).
Changes were made in phraseology.