People v. Nelson

Summary

The court held that a criminal trial court lacks authority to refund costs, fees, or restitution paid under a conviction unless a statute expressly authorizes the refund. Because the governing statutes did not authorize such a refund and the Exoneration Act provided the exclusive statutory procedure, Nelson could not obtain relief through a post-acquittal motion in her criminal case. The court also held that requiring her to pursue the Exoneration Act did not violate due process.