CODE OF VIRGINIA

WORD “FINE” CONSTRUED (§ 19.2-339)

Whenever the word “fine” is used in this chapter, it shall be
construed to refer solely to the pecuniary penalty imposed by a court or jury
upon a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime. The word
“fine” shall not include other forfeitures, penalties, costs,
amercements or the like, even though they follow as a consequence of conviction
of crime.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 19.1-323; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.