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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-339 — Word "fine" construed

Current through 2026 Regular Session

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-339Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

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.

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