People v. Sanders

We are presented in this case with the question whether a trial court must engage in an exact calculation of the amount of court costs incurred before imposing those costs under the provisions of MCL 769.1k(l)(b)(ii). We hold that no such precise calculation is required and that a trial court may impose a reasonable amount of costs under the statute without needing to show the exact amount of costs incurred in a particular case.

Defendant pleaded guilty of delivery of less than 50 grams of heroin, second offense.1 He was sentenced to 23 months to 40 years in prison, a $100 fine, $1,000 in…