Virginia § 38.2-225 - Disposition of fines and penalties
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-225 — Disposition of fines and penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-225. Disposition of fines and penalties
A. All fines recovered for criminal violations of this title or for criminal violations of rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to this title shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the Literary Fund.
B. All penalties and compromise settlements recovered for civil violations of this title or civil violations of rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to this title shall be paid into the state treasury. Pursuant to §§ 38.2-1620 and 38.2-1718 these funds shall be credited to the Literary Fund or if the Commission determines a need, to either (i) the Virginia Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association established pursuant to Chapter 16 of this title or (ii) the Virginia Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance Guaranty Association established pursuant to Chapter 17 of this title.
Code 1950, § 38-25; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-42; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-225
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-225 cover?
Section 38.2-225 ("Disposition of fines and penalties") 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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