Virginia § 19.2-357 - Requiring that defendant be of peace and good behavior until fine and costs are paid
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§ 19.2-357. Requiring that defendant be of peace and good behavior until fine and costs are paid
If a defendant is permitted to pay a fine or fine and costs on an installment basis, or under such other conditions as the court shall fix under the provisions of § 19.2-354, the court may require as a condition that the defendant be of peace and good behavior until the fine and costs are paid.
Code 1950, § 19.1-347.4; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 250; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19.2-357 ("Requiring that defendant be of peace and good behavior until fine and costs are paid") 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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