HB1142

Virginia HB1142 establishes rules for deferred and installment payment agreements for court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, or costs.

Virginia HB1142 sets guidelines for defendants to enter into deferred or installment payment agreements for court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, or costs. The bill defines terms such as "deferred payment agreement" and "installment payment agreement." It allows courts to consider a defendant's financial situation when approving payment agreements and requires courts to exempt Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income from payment calculations.