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§ 4918. Costs; verdict not guilty

When the jury finds that the person complained against is not guilty, the district judge shall tax costs against the complainant, and issue execution accordingly. Costs shall not be taxed against such complainant when the party complained against does not appear at the trial. (Amended 1973, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 36, eff. April 9, 1974.)