Virginia Code §§ 19.2-332 and 19.2-333 outline provisions for compensating officers or individuals for services rendered in criminal cases when no specific payment is provided, and specify that attorneys for the Commonwealth cannot receive fees from the state treasury unless explicitly authorized. The law ensures reasonable compensation for court-approved services and restricts payment of fees to attorneys unless expressly permitted by law.
An officer can receive compensation for services not otherwise payable if the court deems the amount reasonable and approves it, including mileage, with payment made from the state treasury.
No, attorneys for the Commonwealth cannot receive fees from the state treasury unless it is expressly provided by law.
No, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, salaried employees of the Commonwealth are not entitled to additional compensation for services.
Virginia Code §§ 19.2-332 and 19.2-333 govern the compensation for services and attorney fees in criminal cases.