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VA · HB1235INTRO · 1 COSPONSOR

Clerks of circuit court; fees, restitution, online payment systems, report.

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Clerks of circuit court; restitution; fees; online payment systems; report. Provides that if a clerk's office allows payment to occur via an already established online payment system for the collection of court fines and fees or costs, it shall offer such payment method for all restitution payments.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
Formerly incarcerated or family of

Ensures that restitution payments can be made through online payment systems if the clerk's office already offers such systems for court fines, fees, or costs. This may make it easier for formerly incarcerated individuals to manage their restitution obligations.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Ensures that restitution payments can be made through online payment systems if the clerk's office already offers such systems for court fines, fees, or costs. This may make it easier for formerly incarcerated individuals to manage their restitution obligations.

    if a clerk's office allows payment to occur via an already established online payment system for the collection of court fines and fees or costs, it shall offer such payment method for all restitution payments.· Provides that if a clerk's office allows payment to occur via an already established online payment system for the collection of court fines and fees or costs, it shall offer such payment method for all restitution payments.
What the Bill Does
  • Clerks of court must offer online payment for restitution if they already have an online system for fines and fees.
  • Applies to all restitution payments.
  • Requires clerks to report on online payment systems.
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