Virginia § 9.1-186.13 - Penalties, criminal and monetary
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 9.1-186.13 — Penalties, criminal and monetary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.1-186.13. Penalties, criminal and monetary
Any person who engages in bail recovery in the Commonwealth without a valid license issued by the Department is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A third conviction under this section is a Class 6 felony.
Any person who violates any statute or Board regulation who is not criminally prosecuted shall be subject to the monetary penalty provided in this section. If the Board determines that a respondent is guilty of the violation complained of, the Board shall determine the amount of the monetary penalty for the violation, which shall not exceed $2,500 for each violation. The penalty may be sued for and recovered in the name of the Commonwealth.
2004, c. 397.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 9.1-186.13
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Section 9.1-186.13 ("Penalties, criminal and monetary") 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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