212When costs may be awarded

#### 212 When costs may be awarded 212 When costs may be awarded > > (1) A court may award costs in criminal proceedings only in accordance with this Act. > > > (2) This Act does not affect the payment of costs under the [Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1967-013). > > > > Note. > > > > The [Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1967-013) contains procedures by which an accused person may obtain payment of costs from Government funds after acquittal or discharge or the quashing of a conviction. > > **s 212:** Ins 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[82\].