People v. Kramer

Defendant appeals from a circuit court order directing that, as a condition of probation, he reimburse Bay County for medical costs incurred by the county on his behalf during his incarceration in the county jail. The prosecutor argues that MCL 771.3(4); MSA 28.1133(4) authorizes the court to set any "lawful” condition of probation and thus gives the court broad discretion in setting conditions of probation, including ordering a defendant to pay medical expenses incurred during incarceration. This position, the prosecutor argues, is supported by MCL 801.4 et seq.; MSA 28.1724 et seq., which…