Plain-Language Summary

Virginia law requires law enforcement officers and court clerks to provide official receipts for fines, costs, and payments related to criminal cases. The law also mandates the Supreme Court's Executive Secretary to prescribe receipt forms and keep records of their distribution and use. These provisions ensure transparency and proper documentation of payments made in criminal proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Law enforcement officers and court clerks are responsible for issuing official receipts for fines and related payments.

The Executive Secretary of the Virginia Supreme Court prescribes and prepares the official receipt forms.

Yes, the law requires maintaining records of the disposition and distribution of each official receipt form.

Yes, receipts are issued for payments including fines, fines and costs, or costs when no fine is imposed.