Virginia law mandates that individuals convicted of certain crimes involving property damage, loss, or related expenses must make restitution or perform community service. The law emphasizes restitution for property damage, medical expenses, and costs related to illegal drug manufacturing, with specific provisions based on the date of the offense. Courts may require offenders to submit feasible plans for restitution or community service as part of their sentencing.
Individuals convicted of crimes involving property damage, loss, medical expenses, or drug manufacturing are required to pay restitution or perform community service.
No, under Virginia law, a person cannot be placed on probation or have their sentence suspended unless they make at least partial restitution or perform community service.
Restitution can cover property damage, medical expenses, funeral or burial expenses, and costs related to illegal drug manufacturing remediation.
The law specifies certain dates for offenses (e.g., after July 1, 1995), but the court determines the feasibility and timing of restitution or community service based on individual circumstances.