Under Virginia law, the clerk of the circuit court must prepare a statement of all costs related to a criminal case once a defendant is found guilty or placed on probation. An execution for these expenses is then issued, similar to a judgment for a fine. Certain conditions, such as jury waiver, can exclude jury costs from this statement.
The clerk must include all expenses incident to the prosecution, including those certified under specific statutes, and prepare an execution for these costs.
Yes, if the defendant waives trial by jury at least 10 days before the trial and the court or Commonwealth refuses to waive jury, then jury costs are not included.
An execution for the amount of the costs is issued and processed, effectively acting as a judgment against the defendant.
It applies to cases where the accused is found guilty or placed on probation in circuit or district courts, with specific procedures for cost assessment and execution.