Defendants; payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties, or restitution. (SB239)

Introduced By

Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria)

Description

Payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties or restitution. Requires the court to review, if requested by the defendant, the defendant's deferred or installment payment schedule for fines and costs, to ensure that such payments are consistent with his ability to pay. Amends § 19.2-354 (“Authority of court to order payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties or restitution in installments or upon other terms and conditions; community work in lieu of payment.”), § 46.2-395 (“Suspension of license for failure or refusal to pay fines or costs.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.