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Criminal casesCourt notice

A defendant who does not pay fines and costs or enter a payment agreement within 90 days after sentencing or disposition may be referred for collection, with additional collection costs added.

If a defendant does not pay fines and/or costs within 90 days of sentencing or disposition or if a defendant does not enter into a deferred payment(s) or installment agreement within 90 days of sentencing or disposition, the case may be referred for collection enforcement action under §19.2-349 and the amount owed and collected will be increased to reflect the additional costs associated with the collection action.

Criminal casesCourt notice

A defendant should request a Payment Agreement within 90 days of disposition to avoid possible collection referral.

A request for a Payment Agreement should be made within 90 days of disposition or the matter may be referred for collection enforcement action under §19.2-349.