The Michigan Bill of Costs Handbook (updated November 2013) is a comprehensive guide to filing and preparing bills of costs for civil and criminal cases in Michigan. It provides an overview of the Michigan court system, as well as detailed instructions for filing a bill of costs. The handbook also explains the types of costs that can be included in a bill of costs, how to calculate costs, and the consequences of failing to file a bill of costs correctly. The Michigan Bill of Costs Handbook (updated November 2013) is divided into three parts: Part I covers the general rules and procedures for filing and preparing bills of costs; Part II covers the specific costs that can be included in a bill of costs; and Part III covers the consequences associated with failing to file a bill of costs correctly. The Michigan Bill of Costs Handbook (updated November 2013) is updated annually and is available for purchase from the Michigan Department of State website.