Virginia law allows courts to remit or reduce penalties imposed on recognizance violations upon application by the defendant, under reasonable terms. It also clarifies that defects in the form of a recognizance do not invalidate the action or judgment, provided the recognizance was properly taken. Additionally, when a judgment is made on a forfeited recognizance or bond, the court clerk must certify and docket the judgment in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Yes, the court can remit or reduce the penalty upon application by the defendant or juvenile, under reasonable terms and conditions.
No, as long as the recognizance was taken by an authorized court or officer and is substantially sufficient, the defect does not invalidate the action or judgment.
The court clerk certifies an abstract of the judgment to the appropriate county or city clerk, who then enters it into the judgment docket.
The clerk of the court where the judgment is entered certifies the abstract, and the clerk of the county or city where the defendant resides or owns property records it in the judgment docket.