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769.1j – Court ordered fine, costs, or assessments; minimum amounts; definitions | Michigan Law

Michigan law mandates minimum court costs for convictions, including collection and allocation details, as a condition of probation for offenders.

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769.1j – Court ordered fine, costs, or assessments; minimum amounts; definitions

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 769.1j

Summary

Michigan law requires courts to impose minimum costs on convicted individuals, with specific amounts for felonies and misdemeanors. These costs include a minimum fee that must be paid and allocated to the justice system fund, and payment is a condition of probation. The law also details how these costs are collected and allocated, including through bonds or deposits.

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In simple terms: Michigan law mandates minimum court costs for convictions, including collection and allocation details, as a condition of probation for offenders.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.