CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1986 - SECT 212 When costs may be awarded CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1986 - SECT 212 When costs may be awarded 212 When costs may be awarded (1) A court may award costs in criminal proceedings only in accordance with this Act. (2) This Act does not affect the payment of costs under the Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967 . Note : The Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967 contains procedures by which an accused person may obtain payment of costs from Government funds after acquittal or discharge or the quashing of a conviction.