Michigan § 90.18 - Prosecutions by person other than officer; security filed for payment of costs.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 90.18 — Prosecutions by person other than officer; security filed for payment of costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.18. Prosecutions by person other than officer; security filed for payment of costs.
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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 90.18
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 90.18 cover?
Section 90.18 ("Prosecutions by person other than officer; security filed for payment of costs.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 90.18?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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