Virginia legal term
Deferred payment agreement in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Deferred payment agreement” 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 “Deferred payment agreement” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Deferred payment agreement" means an agreement in which no installment payments are required and the defendant agrees to pay the full amount of the fines and costs at the end of the agreement's stated term. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-354.1)
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