Virginia legal term
Fines and costs in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Fines and costs” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Fines and costs” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Fines and costs" means all fines, court costs, forfeitures, and penalties assessed in any case by a single court against a defendant for the commission of any crime or traffic infraction. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-354.1)
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