46 USC § 10319
Costs of a criminal conviction
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
In a proceeding about a seaman's wages, if it is shown that the seaman was convicted during the voyage of an offense by a competent tribunal and sentenced by the tribunal, the court hearing the case may direct that a part of the wages due the seaman, but not more than $15, be applied to reimburse the master for costs properly incurred in procuring the conviction and sentence.
Open Table| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 10319 | 46:707 |
Section 10319 provides that if a seaman was convicted during a voyage by a tribunal, that the court may direct that up to $15 of the seaman's wages be used to reimburse the master for the costs incurred.
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