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     625.07 Discharge; complainant liable for costs, when. 

    If, upon examination, it does not appear that there is just 
 cause to fear that the offense will be committed by the party 
 complained of, the party shall be immediately discharged.  If 
 the judge deems the complaint malicious, or without probable 
 cause, the judge shall order the complainant to pay the costs of 
 prosecution.  The complainant shall then be answerable to the 
 judge and the officer for their fees.  

    HIST: (10554) RL s 5213; 1983 c 359 s 100; 1986 c 444 

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