Virginia § 52-10 - Fees and rewards
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 52-10 — Fees and rewards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-10. Fees and rewards
No court in the Commonwealth shall in any case, in which a fine is assessed for the violation of any law of the Commonwealth, or any subdivision thereof, assess, as a part of the cost of the case any fee for arrest, or as a witness, for the benefit of any police officer of the Department of State Police; nor shall any such police officer receive any such fee. Any such police officer who accepts or receives any such fee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100, and in addition the Superintendent may remove him therefor. But such officers are not prohibited from accepting or receiving rewards.
1932, p. 617; 1934, p. 277; Michie Code 1942, § 2154(53); 1944, p. 204; R.P. 1948, § 52-10; 2005, c. 839.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 52-10
What does Code of Virginia § 52-10 cover?
Section 52-10 ("Fees and rewards") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 52-10?
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