(1) Where the court finds an accused guilty of a simple offence or of a misdemeanour, it shall sentence him to the penalties provided by law. It shall, where applicable, decide on the civil claim.
In addition, the court shall order the convict to pay costs.
(2) If the court acquits some of the co-accused, it shal1 by a reasoned ruling determine the amount of cost to be paid by those convicted.
(3) The court shall order the reimbursement of ums of money deposited by the civil party.
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