Virginia § 17.1-291 - Penalty for officers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 17.1-291 — Penalty for officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.1-291. Penalty for officers
Any officer failing to comply with the duties imposed upon him by the provisions of this article shall forfeit to the Commonwealth not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each such failure, such forfeiture to be enforced by the attorney for the Commonwealth in the circuit court having criminal jurisdiction in his city or county.
Code 1950, § 14-163; 1964, c. 386, § 14.1-163; 1972, c. 170; 1998, c. 872.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 17.1-291
What does Code of Virginia § 17.1-291 cover?
Section 17.1-291 ("Penalty for officers") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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