46 U.S.C. § 10319 — Costs of a criminal conviction
U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief CHAPTER 103 - FOREIGN AND INTERCOASTAL VOYAGES Sec. 10319 - Costs of a criminal conviction From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§10319. Costs of a criminal conviction
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.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 569.)
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource 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.