SB472

Virginia SB472 allows courts to waive fines and fees for indigent defendants.

Virginia SB472 amends the state's code to add a section allowing courts to waive fines and fees for indigent defendants. The court can make this determination either on its own or upon a defendant's motion before a final order is entered. The court must presume that an indigent defendant is unable to pay unless it finds otherwise. This waiver applies to various fees and costs, including attorney fees and necessary expenses.