Virginia law clarifies that the term 'fine' refers exclusively to the monetary penalty imposed by a court for a crime, excluding other penalties or costs. It also specifies how fines are to be paid and recovered, whether to the Commonwealth or localities, depending on the statute or ordinance. Additionally, fines in criminal or traffic cases become judgments that can be enforced through execution if unpaid.
In Virginia, 'fine' refers solely to the monetary penalty imposed by a court or jury upon a guilty defendant, excluding other penalties or costs.
Fines prescribed by a statute are paid to the Commonwealth of Virginia, unless otherwise specified.
Fines are recovered through presentment, indictment, information, or warrant, and are enforceable as judgments that can be executed if unpaid.
Yes, if fines are not paid at the time of imposition, they can be enforced through execution like other monetary judgments.