Virginia § 19.2-361 - Misuse, misappropriation or willful failure to account for fines is embezzlement
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§ 19.2-361. Misuse, misappropriation or willful failure to account for fines is embezzlement
If any officer misuse, misappropriate, or willfully fail to return or account for, a fine collected by him he shall be deemed guilty of embezzlement and shall be punished as for the embezzlement of public funds and the failure, without good cause, to produce or account for any receipt form received by him shall be prima facie evidence of his embezzlement of the amount represented thereby.
Code 1950, § 19.1-350; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-361
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-361 cover?
Section 19.2-361 ("Misuse, misappropriation or willful failure to account for fines is embezzlement") 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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