Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 775.21 (2026)

Proceeding instituted by attorney general; costs, payment by state.

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Act 175 of 1927

775.21 Proceeding instituted by attorney general; costs, payment by state.

Sec. 21.

Whenever the attorney general shall institute criminal proceedings in any county in this state, all costs incurred in such proceedings, except the pay of circuit judges, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit court stenographers, may be paid by the state with the approval of the state administrative board.

History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17491 ;-- CL 1948, 775.21

FormerLaw Notes:

See Act 271 of 1923.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1974–2000 · leading case: People v. Babick, 614 N.W.2d 588 (Mich. 2000).

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People v. Babick, 614 N.W.2d 588 (Mich. 2000). · cites it 3× “MCL 775.21; MSA 28.1258. Defendant obtained two $500 orders for costs, one for a private investigator and one for an arson expert.”

People v. Lavan, 218 N.W.2d 797 (Mich. Ct. App. 1974). “Defendant also cites MCLA 775.21; MSA 28.1258, as authorizing the award.”

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