Reynolds v. State

EN BANC

UPCHURCH, Chief Judge.

Hubert Reynolds appeals, contending the trial court erred in imposing court costs upon him, an indigent, without notice or opportunity to object. The amount involved was $22.50. No other point has been raised on appeal.

Reynolds was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment, so obviously this is not a matter of great urgency. Twenty dollars of the cost was imposed pursuant to section 960.20, Florida Statutes (1985), and $2.50 pursuant to section 943.25(4).

This court has held that it is error to impose costs under sections 943.25 and 960.20 where the defendant is…