Virginia § 15.2-1431 - Appeals; nonpayment of fine

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§ 15.2-1431. Appeals; nonpayment of fine

An appeal from any fine or imprisonment shall be as in misdemeanor cases. Whenever any fine is imposed but not paid, the court trying the case shall proceed in accordance with Article 4 (§ 19.2-354 et seq.) of Chapter 21 of Title 19.2.

Code 1950, § 15-77.66; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-903; 1973, c. 342; 1997, c. 587.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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