Fines, costs, forfeitures, etc.; collection fees, assessment against incarcerated defendant.

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Courts of Justice Amendment — · 179 words Open full page ↗

OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 2/02/2026

SB 185

COURTS OF JUSTICE

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no collection activity, including referral to a private collection agency, local treasurer, or the Department of Taxation, shall be commenced for any fines, costs, forfeitures, or penalties while a defendant is incarcerated for an active term of imprisonment and subject to a deferred payment agreement entered pursuant to subsection F of § 19.2-354 .

COURTS OF JUSTICE

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

19.6% Unlikely

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Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 44%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 40/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 243 days quiet

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