Va. Code § 19.2-339

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 19.2-339 - Word "fine" construed

Whenever the word "fine" is used in this chapter, it shall be construed to refer solely to the pecuniary penalty imposed by a court or jury upon a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime. The word "fine" shall not include other forfeitures, penalties, costs, amercements or the like, even though they follow as a consequence of conviction of crime.

Va. Code § 19.2-339

Code 1950, § 19.1-323; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Amended by Acts 1975, § c. 495.
Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 366.