Justice GROMETER delivered the opinion of the court:
Respondent, Carrington H., appeals an order of the circuit court of Du Page County assessing "costs" for his failure to timely appear at trial. On appeal, respondent argues that, in the absence of a conviction, the court was without authority to assess these "costs." Respondent also argues that the "costs" cannot be justified as a sanction for direct or indirect criminal contempt. We reverse.
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